ABS Modulator - Remove And Replace: Remove

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Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
Using a steering wheel holder, lock the steering wheel into position.
CAUTION: Protect the seat from damage.
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace) .
Disconnect 12 V power. See 12 V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
Remove the 12 V auxiliary battery. See 12 V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace) .
Remove the bolts that attach the LH and RH sides of the shock tower brace.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 15 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Position the shock tower brace assembly aside to gain clearance for removal of the battery bracket.
Remove all the wheels. See Wheel (Remove and Install) .
Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Non-Structural Pack) - Remove And Replace .
Remove the bolt that attaches the steering gear assembly to the intermediate shaft assembly.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
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Slide the electric steering column upward to remove it from the steering gear assembly.

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Partially lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the ABS modulator.

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Place an oil drain container beneath the ABS modulator.
Remove the RH front brake line pipe nut from the ABS modulator.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm flare nut wrench
- 12 mm flare nut crowfoot socket
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Remove the LH rear brake line pipe nut from the ABS modulator.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm flare nut wrench
- 12 mm flare nut crowfoot socket
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Remove the RH rear brake line pipe nut from the ABS modulator.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm flare nut wrench
- 12 mm flare nut crowfoot socket
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Remove the LH front brake line pipe nut from the modulator.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm flare nut wrench
- 12 mm flare nut crowfoot socket
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Remove the master cylinder secondary pipe nut from the ABS modulator.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm flare nut wrench
- 12 mm flare nut crowfoot socket
- 6 in extension
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Remove the master cylinder primary pipe nut from the ABS modulator.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 12 mm flare nut wrench
- 12 mm flare nut crowfoot socket
- 6 in extension
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Remove the master cylinder brake lines from the 4 tube bundle clip.

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Remove the RH front brake line from the front brake line bundle clip around the LH front rail area.

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Move the brake lines away from the ABS modulator.

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Release the master cylinder brake lines from the clip at the rear of the ABS modulator bracket.

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Remove the oil drain container from beneath the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle fully.
Remove the bolts that attach the ABS modulator to the frame rail.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 6 in extension
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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Release the tabs (x2) that attach the ABS modulator to the body, slide the ABS modulator towards the 12 V battery area, and then remove the ABS modulator from the vehicle.
Loosen the nuts that attach the ABS modulator to the bracket, and then pry the ABS modulator from the bracket.
Tip:

Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- 2 in extension
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