Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)07 · 06 Brake system
07 · Brakes

ABS Modulator

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) › ABS Modulator
06 Brake systemABS Modulator

ABS Modulator

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
ABS Modulator RenewRHD 06.06.CB

Removal

⚠ Warning
Avoid skin / eye contact or ingestion of brake fluid. If skin or eyes are splashed with brake fluid, rinse the affected area immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical attention.
If brake fluid is ingested, obtain immediate medical attention.

Caution
Brake fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from the paint work by rinsing away with running water.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Raise the vehicle and make safe.
  3. Remove the passenger side road wheel and road wheel arch liner.

Place suitable absorbent material around the modulator valve block area to catch any spilt brake fluid.

  1. Remove the brake pipe unions (x6) from the top of the modulator valve block. Cap each pipe and plug each valve block outlet to prevent leakage.
    Note pipe locations for installation.
View of the modulator valve block showing six brake pipe unions to be removed
  1. Release bolts (x3) that secure the modulator mounting.
  1. Disconnect the modulator wiring harness plug.
  1. Remove bolts (x3) that secure the modulator to its bracket.

The ABS / DSC control module can be renewed separately from the modulator and can be removed from the vehicle without disturbing the hydraulic circuit.

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