2013 Acura TL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. 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
    G08067221Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. 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
    G08067222Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. 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
    G08067223Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Pull down the lever (B) of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.
  5. 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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