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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004ALERO GLS, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, 4D Sedan

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Alero GLS, 4D SedanSECTION Removal Procedure
NOTE: To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Locking Tab And Connector Sliding Cover Lock Tab
    GM393786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left engine splash shield.
  3. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (2) from the connector lock tab (1).
  4. Push the lock tab (1) down and then move the sliding connector cover to the open position.
    5. Fig 2: View Of EBCM Harness Connector & EBCM
    GM567224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector (2) from the EBCM (1).
  6. Brush off any dirt or debris that has accumulated on the EBCM/BPMV assembly.
    7. Fig 3: View Of EBCM/EBTCM
    GM527343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 4 EBCM to BPMV screws.
    8. IMPORTANT:
    • Do not pry apart using a tool. Be careful not to damage the BPMV surface.
    • Care must be taken not to damage the solenoid valves when the EBCM is removed from the BPMV.
  8. Remove the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (2) by gently pulling apart until separated.
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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.
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