ABS Control Module -J104- /ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the brake lines by bending.

- Never forcefully bend the brake lines in the hydraulic unit area.

-- Read and note the present control module code.

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

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

-- If equipped, remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (1.5L) or ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L) .

-- If equipped, remove the heat shield -1-.

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-- To do so, unclip the heat shield -1- from the bracket -2- -arrow-.

-- Unclip the wiring guide.

-- Slide the locking mechanism downward in the -direction of arrow A-.

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-- Release the locking mechanism in the -direction of arrow B-.

-- Remove the connector -1-.

-- Insert the Brake Pedal Actuator: V.A.G 1869/2 .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the breather valve.

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

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

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-- Open the breather valve.

-- Push the brake pedal at least 60 mm using the Brake Pedal Actuator: V.A.G 1869/2 .

-- Close the left front and left rear bleeder valves.

-- Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator: V.A.G 1869/2 .

Make sure no brake fluid gets on the contacts.

-- Remove the cover from the bulkhead and unclip the brake lines.

-- First label both brake lines -5- and -6-.

Fig 3: Brake Line Tightening Sequence

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-- Remove the brake lines -5- and -6- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

-- Immediately seal the brake lines and open connections using Sealing Plugs from Repair Kit: 1H0 698 311 A or using suitable plugs from the Engine Bung Set: VAS 6122 .

-- Label the remaining brake lines (brake calipers) -arrows- and remove.

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-- Immediately seal the brake lines and open connections using Sealing Plugs from Repair Kit: 1H0 698 311 A or using suitable plugs from the Engine Bung Set: VAS 6122 .

-- Pull the ABS Control Module -J104- with the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- upward from the shock absorbers -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bracket in the vehicle from the hydraulic unit -arrows- (only on engines with too little clearance between the cross panel and engine).

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