Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Left-Hand Drive
The ABM is only separately serviceable for non-HSA (Hill Start Assist) equipped vehicles. Do not remove the ABM for vehicles equipped with HSA.
- Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery and isolate it.
- Remove the engine appearance cover.
- Remove the two push-pins (1) securing the cowl top screen at the ends. Remove the remaining push-pins (2). Remove the cowl top screen (3).
- Remove the wiper arms. Refer to ARM, WIPER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the push-pins (1) securing the cowl screen to the wheelhouse brace and cowl. Rotate the screw (2) in the center of the cowl screen 90° clockwise to release the screen. Remove the cowl screen (3).
- Remove the eight mounting bolts (four each side) (1) securing the wheel house brace to the strut towers.
- Remove the wheelhouse brace (2).
- Remove two screws, then remove the fresh air plenum.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Loosen, but do not remove, the two mounting screws (2) attaching the ICU (1) mounting bracket to the body.
- Lift the ICU and mounting bracket (1) upward to near the top of the slots in the bracket, then snug one or both of the mounting screws (2) to hold the ICU in this position.
- Lower the vehicle.CAUTION:
Before disassembling the ICU, the ICU must be thoroughly cleaned. This must be done to prevent dirt particles and debris from entering into vital areas of the ICU.
- Thoroughly clean all surfaces of the ICU and brake tubes. Use only a solvent such as Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.