Pilot 4WD V6-3.5L (2008)
Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair
VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation
NOTE:
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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
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Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal and installation.
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To prevent the brake fluid from flowing, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel or equivalent material.
Removal
1. Make sure the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling up the lever (C); the connector disconnects
itself.
3. Disconnect the six brake lines from the VSA modulator-control unit (D).
4. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit with bracket (E) from the body.
5. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit from the bracket.
Installation
1. Install the VSA modulator-control unit on the bracket.
2. Install the bracket with the VSA modulator-control unit to the body.
3. Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.
4. Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector to the VSA modulator-control unit.
5. Lower the lock of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.
6. Bleed the brake system.
7. Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics
8. Start the engine, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators go off.
9. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS and VSA indicators do not come on.
NOTE: If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in the modulator and then induced into the normal brake system during modulation.
Bleed the brake system again.