Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .

CAUTION: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the EBCM/EBTCM.

Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LAU) .

Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Heat Shield Nuts

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NOTE: Lift the dash panel insulator slightly to remove the upper master cylinder heat shield nut.

If equipped with the master cylinder heat shield, remove the master cylinder heat shield nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Master Cylinder Heat Shield Bolt

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Remove the master cylinder heat shield bolt (1).
Remove the master cylinder heat shield.
Clean the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) area of any dirt or debris.
Disconnect the EBCM electrical connector.

Fig 3: Identifying EBCM Bolts

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Remove the EBCM bolts (1).

Fig 4: Identifying EBCM & BPMV

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NOTE: Do not pry the components apart.

Carefully pull the EBCM (1) from the BPMV.
Remove the 12 EBCM seals, if necessary.