Control Module And Hydraulic Unit, Removing

-- On vehicles with a coded radio, note the code. Retrieve it if necessary.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Release the connector from the control module -arrow 1- and remove -arrow 2-.

Fig 1: Control Module Connector Released And Pulled Off

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-- Install the Brake Pedal Actuator:VAG1869/2 .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the left front brake caliper bleed valve.

Fig 3: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the left rear brake caliper bleed valve.

Fig 4: Identifying V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Push the brake pedal with the Brake Pedal Actuator:VAG1869/2 at least 60 mm.

-- Close left front and left rear bleeder valves.

-- Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator:VAG1869/2 .

-- Place sufficient lint-free cloths under the control module and hydraulic unit.

Make sure that brake fluid does not come in contact with the terminals.

-- Open and remove the left and right brake line bracket from the hydraulic unit.

-- Identify brake lines and remove at hydraulic unit.

-- Seal the brake lines and threaded holes using the Plugs:1H0 698 311 A .

-- Remove the hydraulic unit and control module from the shock absorbers.

Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Unit With Control Module Upward Removed Out Of Shock Absorbers

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-- Remove the hydraulic unit from the bracket.