Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
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Tighten traction control module bolt to bracket to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
8. Remove brake fluid reservoir cover.
Inspect
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Brake fluid level in reservoir and fill to the correct level if necessary.
9. Install brake fluid reservoir cover.
10. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
Important:
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Bleed sequence:
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Right rear.
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Left front.
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Left rear.
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Right front.
11. Proceed as follows to bleed wheel brakes in sequence shown.
A. Attach a clear bleeder hose to bleeder valve at the wheel and submerge opposite hose in clean container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
B. Open bleeder valve.
C. Slowly depress brake pedal.
D. Close valve and slowly release brake pedal.
E. Wait 5 seconds.
F. Repeat Step 8 until the brake pedal feels firm at half travel and no air bubbles are observed in the bleeder hose.
Important: To assist in freeing entrapped air, tap lightly on the caliper or braking plate to dislodge any trapped air bubbles.
12. Perform sequence in Step 11 on right rear wheel brake.
13. Repeat Step 11 on left front wheel brake.
14. Repeat Step 11 on left rear wheel brake.
15. Repeat Step 11 on right front wheel brake.
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Tighten:
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Bleeder valves (Front Caliper) to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
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Bleeder valves (Rear Caliper) to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
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Bleeder valves (Rear Wheel Cylinder) to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
Important: Be sure the bleeder valves do not leak.
16. Lower vehicle.
17. Remove brake fluid reservoir cover.
Inspect
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Brake fluid level in reservoir and fill to the correct level if necessary.
18. Install brake fluid reservoir cover.
19. Bleed the ABS brake modulator/master cylinder assembly.
A. Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to rearward bleeder valve on the ABS brake modulator. Submerge opposite hose end in clean container
partially filled with clean brake fluid.
B. Depress brake pedal with moderate force.
C. Slowly open rearward bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow.
D. Close valve and release brake pedal.
E. Wait five seconds.
F. Repeat Step 19 until no air bubbles are observed in the bleeder hose.
G. Relocate the bleeder hose on the forward brake modulator bleeder valve and repeat Step 19.
20. Bleed the traction control module.
A. Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to right side bleeder valve on the traction control module. Submerge opposite hose end in clean container
partially filled with clean brake fluid.
B. Depress brake pedal with moderate force.
C. Slowly open the bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow.
D. Close valve and release brake pedal.
E. Wait five seconds.
F. Repeat steps 20 until no air bubbles are observed in the bleeder hose.
G. Relocate the bleeder hose to the left side of the traction control module bleeder valve and repeat step 20.
21. Remove brake fluid reservoir cover.
Inspect
