VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) onto the bracket (B), then tighten the TORX bolts (C).

Fig 1: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Bracket And Torx Bolts
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Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) with the bracket (B) to the body, then install the wire harness clips (C) and the VSA modulator-control unit bracket mounting bolts (D).

Fig 2: VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Bracket, Wire Harness Clips And VSA Modulator-Control Unit Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (A) to the VSA modulator-control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector And Lever
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Pull down the lever (B) of the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.
Connect the 10 mm brake lines and the 12 mm brake lines to the VSA modulator-control unit (A).
NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (B), the left-front (C), the right-front (D), the left-rear (E), and the right-rear (F) brake systems.

Fig 4: VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Master Cylinder And Brake Lines With Torque Specifications
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Install the suction line mounting bolt (A) to the bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Suction Line Mounting Bolt
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Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
Install the left and right engine compartment covers (A) (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 6: Identifying Left And Right Engine Compartment Covers
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Do the VSA modulator-control unit update (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT UPDATE ).
Do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization procedure (see VSA SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION MEMORIZATION ).
Start the engine, and make sure the ABS and the VSA indicators go off.
Test-drive the vehicle, and make sure the ABS and the VSA indicators do not come on.
NOTE: If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in the modulator which could then be induced into the normal brake system during modulation. Bleed the brake system again (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).