Fig 1: Identifying Low Pressure AC Pipe

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Switch off ignition.

Open the hood.

Cars with turbo engine:

Cars with air-conditioning

Remove the low pressure AC pipe from the supports
NOTE: For cars with B4184SM engine you don't have to remove the AC pipe attachments.
Remove the front AC pipe support (only valid for turbo engines).

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Hose, Windshield Washer Fluid Hoses And Brake Pipe Brackets

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Remove the coolant hose out of the clips.

Remove the windshield washer fluid hoses out of the clips.

Remove both brake pipe brackets on the inside of the front wing.

Remove the two bolts of the power steering fluid reservoir.

Carefully clean the complete ABS unit.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the two nuts from the support and remove the ABS unit from the support.

Remove the two bolts and remove the support.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Connector And Torx Screws

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Lift the ABS unit as far as possible and move it carefully towards the engine as far as possible.

NOTE: Avoid bending the AC pipe on its connections.

Disconnect the lower connector (A) and remove the two cables from the control module.

Remove torx 20 (6x) of the control module.

Carefully remove the control module from the hydraulic module.

NOTE: Watch out not to loose the leaf spring (if present) between the hydraulic module and the control module.

When to See a Mechanic

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

• 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.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Removing ABS Control Module