Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair

2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Service and Repair
SKID CONTROL ECU

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
6. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY





7. REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the skid control ECU assembly connectors.





b. Remove the 2 bolts, clip and skid control ECU assembly.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY
a. Temporarily install the skid control ECU assembly with the clip.
b. Install the skid control ECU assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.)





c. Install the skid control ECU assembly connectors.
2. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
5. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
8. PERFORM YAW RATE SENSOR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
9. INSPECT VSC WARNING LIGHT
10. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the negative battery cable.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.