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Overview - Control Module And Hydraulic Unit

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Control Module And Hydraulic Unit
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  1. ABS Control Module -J104-
  2. ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-
  3. Bolt
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • 1. Step 1: 1 to 1.5 Nm (to position the seal)
      • 2. Step 2: 2.5 Nm
    • Replace after removing
  4. Brake Line
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • With standard tool: 14 Nm
      • With special tool. Refer to Fig 2 12 Nm
    • Replace a damaged or bent brake line
    • To the right rear brake caliper
    • License plate: 5.25 mm diameter and union bolt with M12x1 thread
    • Do not change the bending shape.
  5. Brake Line
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • With standard tool: 14 Nm
      • With special tool. Refer to Fig 2 12 Nm
    • Replace a damaged or bent brake line
    • To the left front brake caliper
    • License plate: 5.25 mm diameter and union bolt with M12x1 thread
    • Do not change the bending shape.
  6. Brake Line
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • With standard tool: 14 Nm
      • With special tool. Refer to Fig 2 12 Nm
    • Replace a damaged or bent brake line
    • To the right front brake caliper
    • License plate: 5.25 mm diameter and union bolt with M12x1 thread
    • Do not change the bending shape.
  7. Brake Line
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • With standard tool: 14 Nm
      • With special tool Fig 2 12 Nm
    • Replace a damaged or bent brake line
    • To the left rear brake caliper
    • License plate: 5.25 mm diameter and union bolt with M12x1 thread
    • Do not change the bending shape.
  8. Brake Line
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • With standard tool: 14 Nm
      • With special tool Fig 2 12 Nm
    • Replace a damaged or bent brake line
    • For brake master cylinder/primary piston circuit to hydraulic unit
    • License plate: 6 mm diameter and union bolt with M12x1 thread
    • Do not change the bending shape.
  9. Brake Line
    • Tightening Specifications 
      • With standard tool: 14 Nm
      • With special tool. Refer to Fig 2 12 Nm
    • Replace a damaged or bent brake line
    • From brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to hydraulic unit
    • License plate: 6 mm diameter and union bolt with M12x1 thread
    • Do not change the bending shape.
  10. Brake Booster
  11. Mounting Bracket
  12. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  13. Rubber Bushing
  14. Heat Shield
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
    • Version with threaded connection. Refer to Fig 3.
  15. Nut
    • 20 Nm
  16. Bracket
  17. Nut
    • 20 Nm

Brake Lines Tightening Using Special Tools

Fig 2: Special Tool Assembly For Tightening Brake Lines
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Heat Shield with Threaded Connection

Fig 3: Heat Shield - Threaded Version
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-- Tighten the nut -1- for the heat shield -2- to 8 Nm.

-- Press on the bracket for the lock washer -3- all the way.