Installation Procedure

Important:  When replacing the EBCM, the variable effort steering (VES) must be recalibrated. Refer to DRIVER PERSONALIZATION in Personalization.

1. Clean the seal and BPMV gasket surface with denatured alcohol.

   Important:  Do not tighten the bolts.

2. Install the EBCM to the BPMV with the 2 upper EBCM to BPMV bolts.
3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
   Fig 1: Installing EBCM To BPMV With Upper EBCM To BPMV Bolts

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   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the 2 lower EBCM to BPMV bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the 2 lower EBCM to BPMV bolts to 5 N.m (40 lb in).

5. Install the front insulator and insulator mounting bolt.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the insulator mounting bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

6. Install the 3 EBCM/BPMV assembly bracket nuts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the 3 EBCM/BPMV assembly bracket nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Install the air deflector shield. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.
8. Install the left front fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Bumpers.
9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
10. Tighten the 2 upper EBCM to BPMV bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 2 upper EBCM to BPMV bolts to 5 N.m (40 lb in).

11. Install the EBCM electrical connector. Make sure the EBCM connector tab is locked down.
12. Perform the ABS Diagnostic System Check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - ABS .
    Fig 2: Installing EBCM/BPMV Assembly Bracket Nuts

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