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Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the seal surface of the brake pressure modulator (BPMV).
  2. Install the electronic brake control module (EBCM) (2) to the BPMV (1).
    Fig 1: Installing EBCM To BPMV
    G01541598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the 6 EBCM to BPMV screws (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 6 screws to 3.2 N.m (28 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing EBCM To BPMV Screws
    G01541599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the BPMV electrical connector (2) to the EBCM (3).
    Fig 3: Connecting BPMV Electrical Connector To EBCM
    G01541600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.
  5. Connect the EBCM electrical connector (1) to the EBCM (4).
  6. Install the EBCM connector position assurance (2) to the EBCM electrical connector (1).
    Fig 4: Connecting EBCM Electrical Connector & Installing EBCM Connector Position Assurance
    G01541601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the EBCM connector tab (2) down to the locked position.
    Fig 5: Rotating EBCM Connector Tab Down To Locked Position
    G01541602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the left front wheelhouse extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Bumpers.
  9. Install the left front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .

    Important:  An unprogrammed EBCM will result in the following conditions:

    • Inoperative or poorly functioning DRP/ABS/TCS/VSES/TIM/VES if equipped
    • Set DTC C1248 EBCM Turned the Red Brake Warning Indicator On
    • Set DTC C1255m3 EBCM Internal Malfunction
  11. If a replacement EBCM is being installed, it must be programmed using the latest software matching the vehicle. Refer to the Techline Terminal/Equipment user's instructions.
  12. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  13. Perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ABS  .