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VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the air cleaner box (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector (A) by pulling up the lock (B); the connector disconnects itself.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of VSA Modulator-Control Unit
    G08053169Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the six brake lines from the VSA modulator-control unit.
    NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (C) and to the right-front (D), the left-rear (E), the right-rear (F), and the left-front (G) brake systems.
  5. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit (H) with the bracket (I) from the body.
  6. Remove the locknuts (J), then remove the VSA modulator-control unit from the bracket.
    NOTE: During installation, install a new bushing (K) and new grommets (L). Otherwise, unwanted noise and vibration may be transmitted to the vehicle.