ABS Control Module -J104- /ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

Fig 1: Brake Pedal Depressor VAG 1869/2 Inserted Between Brake Pedal And Driver's Seat

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-- Insert the : VAG1869/2  between the brake pedal and driver seat. Press the brake pedal down at least 60 mm.

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By doing this, the valves in the brake master cylinder are closed and the brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.

-- Remove the protective cap -3- from the bleed screw -1- on a front brake caliper.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap, Bleed Screw And Container Bleeder Hose

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-- Connect the bleeder bottle hose -2-.

-- Open the bleed screw to reduce the pressure in the brake system.

-- Close the bleed screw and remove the bleeder bottle.

-- Repeat the procedure on a rear brake caliper.

• Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator: VAG1869/2  .

-- Remove the engine/motor control module. Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE -J623-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If necessary, free up the coolant line -3- and the wiring harness -2-.

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-- Depending on the model, remove two or three bolts -arrows- and remove the engine/motor control module mount.

-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place enough lint-free cloths in the area below the hydraulic control unit.

-- Mark the brake lines for reinstallation.

-- Remove the brake lines -1 and 2- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

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-- Seal the brake lines and threaded holes immediately with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set: VAS6122  .

-- Carefully remove the ABS Control Module -J104- with the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- -1- from the pins -arrows-.

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-- Only take the hydraulic control unit far enough out of the vehicle in order to disconnect the connector.

-- Release the connector for the ABS Control Module -J104- -3- and disconnect it from the control module.

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TIP:

Make sure that no brake fluid enters the control module connector housing.

-- Remove the ABS Control Module -J104- with the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- from the vehicle.

-- Turn the ABS Control Module -J104- with the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-

-- Seal the brake lines and threaded holes immediately with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set: VAS6122  .

-- If necessary, remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the bracket -1-.

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