2012 Suzuki SX4 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

ABS Hydraulic Unit/Control Module Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

  1. Install ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly (1) to bracket (2).

    Tightening torque 

    ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly bolt (a): 9 N.m (0.9 kg-m, 7.0 lbf-ft) 

  2. Install ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly with bracket to vehicle body.
  3. Tighten ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly bracket bolt as follows.
    1. Tighten bracket bolt "1" and "2" by hand.
    2. Then tighten bracket bolt to specified torque. Tighten order "1" → "2".

      Tightening torque 

      ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly bracket bolt (b): 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 18.5 lbf-ft) 

  4. Connect brake pipe to ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly.

    Special Tool: 09950-78220 

    Tightening torque 

    Brake pipe flare nut (c): 16 N.m (1.6 kg-m, 12.0 lbf-ft) 

    Fig 1: Identifying ABS Hydraulic Unit/Control Module Assembly Components
    G06868578Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Connect ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly connector (1) by pull down the lock lever (2).
    Fig 2: Connecting ABS Hydraulic Unit/Control Module Assembly Connector
    G06868579Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Connect negative (-) cable to battery.
  7. Bleed air from brake system. See AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM .
  8. Check each installed part for fluid leakage and perform ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT OPERATION CHECK .
    NOTE: When installing new ABS hydraulic unit/control module assembly, ABS warning light may flash at ignition switch is turned ON position.
    Accordingly preform ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT OPERATION CHECK  to stop flashing of ABS warning light.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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