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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011MALIBU LTZ, 2.4 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 543 (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM & STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT
2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1

Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, 2.4 1SECTION Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement
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Fig 1: Identifying Electronic Brake Control Module
GM1564262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the EBCM/EBTCM.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the left front inner wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
1 Bolts, Electronic Brake Control Module (Qty: 4)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  3 N.m (27 lb in)
2 Module, Electronic Brake Control
Tip: 
  • Clean the sealing surface of the brake pressure modulator valve with denatured alcohol and a clean shop cloth.
  • Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic brake control module.
  • If a new electronic brake control module is installed, program the electronic brake control module. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .
  • If a new electronic brake control module is installed, program the electronic brake control module. Refer to Control Module References .
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