CAUTION:

- Discharge electrostatic charge: touch the electro-static discharge work surface

- Protect the inner control module from moisture and dirt.

-- Place the hydraulic unit with the control module on the ESD Work Surface:VAS6613 .

The control module -2- faces upward and the hydraulic unit -4- with the pump motor and connector -3- faces down.

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and dispose of them.

-- Carefully remove the control module vertically upward without tilting.

Blowing the control module or hydraulic unit out with compressed air is not permitted.
The valve bodies inside the hydraulic unit must not be damaged or bent.

-- Cover the open hydraulic unit with a lint-free cloth.

-- Check the hydraulic unit sealing surface, and if necessary, clean with mineral spirits and a lint-free cloth.

-- A damaged sealing surface must not be mechanically reworked. A hydraulic unit with a damaged sealing surface must be replaced.

CAUTION:

- Do not remove or lift the seal.

When to See a Mechanic

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.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Control Module, Separating From Hydraulic Unit: Procedure