2012 Volkswagen CC (357) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Service and Repair






ABS Control Module and Brake Booster Overview


Factory service manual diagram




1 ABS Control Module (J104)

It is not possible to separate the control module and hydraulic unit.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Control Module and Hydraulic Unit ] Service and Repair

2 ABS Hydraulic Unit (N55)

It is not possible to separate the control module and hydraulic unit.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Control Module and Hydraulic Unit ] Service and Repair

3 Brake Line

• To the right front brake caliper

• Identification: 5.25 mm diameter and tube fitting with M10 x 1 thread

• Marked on hydraulic unit with "VR"

4 Brake Line

• To left rear brake caliper

• Identification: 5.25 mm diameter and tube fitting with shorter thread M12 x 1

• Marked on hydraulic unit with "HL"

5 Brake Line

• To the right rear brake caliper

• Identification: 5.25 mm diameter and tube fitting with M10 x 1 thread

• Marked on hydraulic unit with "HR"

6 Brake Line

• To left front brake caliper

• Identification: 5.25 mm diameter and tube fitting with shorter thread M12 x 1

• Marked on hydraulic unit with "VL"

7 Brake Line

• Master brake cylinder/primary piston circuit to hydraulic control unit

• Identification: 8.5 mm or 6 mm and tube fitting with longer thread M12 x 1

• Marked on hydraulic unit with "HZ1"

8 Brake Line

• Master brake cylinder/secondary piston circuit to hydraulic unit

• Identification: 8.5 mm or 6 mm and tube fitting with longer thread M12 x 1

• Marked on hydraulic unit with "HZ2"

9 Heat Shield

10 Inner TORX(R) Bolt

• 12 Nm

11 Brake Booster

• On vehicles with a hydraulic brake booster, a vacuum sensor is installed, refer to => [ Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor (G483) ] Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor (G483)

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Booster ] Brake Booster

12 Bracket

13 Nut

• 20 Nm

14 Rubber Insulation

15 Inner TORX(R) Bolt

• 10 Nm

16 Bracket

Factory Service Tools

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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.

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