VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal
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  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling down the lever (C); the connector disconnects itself.
    Fig 1: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Components With Torque Specifications
    G06430865Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the six brake lines from the VSA modulator-control unit.
    NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (D) and to the left-front (E), the right-front (F), the left-rear (G), and the right-rear (H) brake systems.
  4. Remove the 6 x 16 mm flange bolt (I), then remove the VSA modulator-control unit (J) with the bracket (K) from the body.
  5. Remove the receiver line (L) from the bracket, then remove the clips (M).
  6. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit from the bracket.
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