2012 Honda CR-Z Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) onto the bracket (B).
    Fig 1: VSA Modulator-Control Unit And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G06953279Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) with the bracket (B) to the body.
    Fig 2: VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Bracket And Wire Harness Clip With Torque Specifications
    G06953280Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the wire harness clip (C) to the bracket.
  4. Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 32P connector (A) to the VSA modulator-control unit.
    Fig 3: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit 32P Connector And Lever
    G06953281Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pull up the lever (B) of the VSA modulator-control unit 32P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.
  6. Connect the 10 mm brake lines and the 12 mm brake lines to the VSA modulator-control unit (A).
    NOTE: The brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (B), the left-rear (C), the right-front (D), the left-front (E), and the right-rear (F) brake systems.
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  • • 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.
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