VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the new rubber dampers (A) and the new grommet (B) to the VSA modulator-control unit (C) (otherwise, unwanted noise and vibration may be transmitted to the vehicle).

Fig 1: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Rubber Dampers And Grommet
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Install the VSA modulator-control unit on the bracket (D), then install the new locknuts (E).
Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) with the bracket (B) to the body, then install the VSA modulator-control unit bracket mounting bolts (C).

Fig 2: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector (A) to the VSA modulator-control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Lever Of VSA Modulator-Control Unit 46P Connector
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Pull down the lever (B) of the VSA modulator-control unit 46P 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 right-front (C), the left-rear (D), the right-rear (E), and the left-front (F) brake systems.

Fig 4: Identifying VSA Modulator-Control Unit And Master Cylinder
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Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
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 ).
Do the CMBS initial check (DTC 100) (see DTC 64: CMBS OPERATION ERROR (EXCESSIVE OPERATION) ).