Hydraulic Control Unit: Removal

1994 Plymouth Sundance Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.2 D, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Eagle Vision, 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 1994 Chrysler New Yorker, 1994 Chrysler LHS, and 1994 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left front wheel. Disconnect and remove battery, battery tray and acid shield covering Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). Ensure ignition switch is in OFF position. Disconnect electrical connectors from HCU. See Figure. Remove HCU bracket-to-fender bolt.
  2. Disconnect 2 proportioning valve tubes located at bottom of HCU. Disconnect 2 master cylinder supply tubes at HCU. Loosen 2 output tubes at master cylinder, and set them aside. Ensure tubes are not kinked. Disconnect and plug master cylinder reservoir-to-HCU reservoir supply hose at HCU. Remove remaining HCU bracket bolts. Remove HCU from vehicle. Transfer CAB from faulty HCU to replacement HCU.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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