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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2012TL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLVSA SYSTEM COMPONENTSVSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION

2012 Acura TL Base

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Installation

Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) onto the bracket (B), then tighten the TORX bolts (C).

Fig 1: Bracket, VSA Modulator-Control Unit And TORX Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) with the bracket (B) to the body, then install the wire harness clips (C) and the VSA modulator-control unit bracket mounting bolts (D).

Fig 2: Wire Harness Clips, VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Bracket And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (A) to the VSA modulator-control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector, Lever & VSA Modulator-Control Unit
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull down the lever (B) of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.
Connect the 10 mm brake lines and the 12 mm brake lines to the VSA modulator-control unit (A).
NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (B), the left-front (C), the right-front (D), the left-rear (E), and the right-rear (F) brake systems.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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