VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation: Removal

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
Remove the left and right engine compartment covers (A) (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right Engine Compartment Covers
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Remove the suction line mounting bolt (A) from the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Suction Line Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the 10 mm brake lines (A) and the 12 mm brake lines (B) from the VSA modulator-control unit (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Lines, VSA Modulator-Control Unit
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Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 47P connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling up the lever (C); the connector disconnects itself.

Fig 4: Disconnecting VSA Modulator-Control Unit 47P Connector
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Remove the VSA modulator-control unit bracket mounting bolts (A) and the wire harness clips (B), then remove the VSA modulator-control unit (C) with the bracket (D) from the body.

Fig 5: Identifying Wire Harness Clips, VSA Modulator-Control Unit, Bracket And Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the TORX bolts (A), then remove the VSA modulator-control unit (B) from the bracket (C).

Fig 6: Identifying Bracket, VSA Modulator-Control Unit And TORX Bolts
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