TC/ABS 5.3

ABS, TCS and ESP unit with module
To remove





1. Place a cover over the splash guard to protect it from any brake-fluid spillage.
2. Remove the battery cover and the battery.
3. V6 diesel engine: Remove the turbocharger heat shield.
4. Detach the electrical distribution unit and place to one side.
5. Unplug the connector and place to one side.
6. ESP unit: Unplug the connector from the pressure sensor.





7. Use compressed air to clean the surfaces around the brake-pipe couplings.
8. Dismantle the brake pipe couplings.
9. LHD, manual gearbox: Detach the clutch fluid hose from the brake fluid reservoir, collect the brake fluid.





10. Remove the unit.
It may be necessary to insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the wheel housing and pry carefully in order to reach the outer nut.

To fit





1. Fit the unit
It may be necessary to insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the wheel housing and pry carefully in order to fit the outer nut.





2. ESP unit: Plug in the connector for the pressure sensor.
3. Remove the plugs and fit the brake pipes. Tighten the brake pipe unions by hand first and then with a spanner.

Note: Start with the rear brake pipes and tighten one union before starting with the next.

Tightening torque 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
4. LHD, manual gearbox: Attach the clutch fluid hose to the brake fluid reservoir. Fit the hose clip upwards.
5. Plug in the connector.





6. Fit the electrical distribution unit.
7. V6 diesel engine: Fit the turbocharger heat shield.
8. Fit the battery and the battery cover.
9. Bleed the brake system.
10. Test the brakes.