2014 Honda Pilot EX, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the air cleaner (see THROTTLE BODY CLEANING ).
  3. Disconnect the 10 mm brake lines (A) and the 12 mm brake lines (B) from the VSA modulator-control unit (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Lines And VSA Modulator-Control Unit
    G08088472Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling down the lever (C); the connector disconnects itself.
    Fig 2: Removing VSA Modulator-Control Unit 36P Connector
    G08088473Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the VSA modulator-control unit (B) with the bracket (C) from the body.
    Fig 3: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Bracket And VSA Modulator-Control Unit Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G08088474Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit (A) from the bracket (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit And Bracket With Mounting Bolts
    G08088475Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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