Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the EBCM/EBTCM.
Removal Procedure
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Clean the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) pipe fitting areas of any accumulated dirt and foreign material.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic brake control module (EBCM).
- Place a shop towel under the BPMV to catch any brake fluid loss.
- Disconnect the RF brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the LR brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the RR brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the LF brake pipe fitting (1).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the BPMV outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Deplete the vacuum reserve from the vacuum brake booster by removing the vacuum check valve (1) from the vacuum brake booster grommet.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the 3 BPMV bracket nuts (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).
- Remove the master cylinder and the EBCM/BPMV and bracket as an assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
- Disconnect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the 2 brake pedal assembly nuts.
- Remove the brake pedal pushrod retainer clip (1).
- Remove the wave washers (2) and disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (3) from the pedal pivot pin (4).
- Tilt the vacuum brake booster upward slightly and remove the booster from the vehicle.
Do not apply excessive side pressure on the pushrod.
Installation Procedure
- Maneuver the vacuum brake booster into position in the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the (2) brake pedal assembly nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Install the wave washers (2) and connect the brake pedal pushrod (3) to the pedal pivot pin (4).
Do not apply excessive side pressure on the pushrod.
- Install the brake pedal pushrod retainer clip (1).
- Connect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector.
- Install the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
- Inspect the seal on the master cylinder for damage and replace, if necessary.
Ensure the seal is properly positioned on the body of the master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder and the EBCM/BPMV and bracket assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the master cylinder nuts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the 3 BPMV bracket nuts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the vacuum check valve (1) to the vacuum brake booster grommet.
If necessary, a small amount of denatured alcohol may be used as a lubricant for assembly. Do not use soap.
- Connect the LF brake pipe fitting (1).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the RR brake pipe fitting (1).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the LR brake pipe fitting (1).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the RF brake pipe fitting (1).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Note: Ensure the electrical connector is correctly inserted into the EBCM prior to placing the locking lever into position. Failure to make a proper connection may cause communication problems with the module.
- Connect the EBCM electrical connector.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
- Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration.