Antilock Brake Module (MK25E): Removal

Disconnect negative (-) battery cable from battery post and isolate.
Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
If not equipped with traction control, remove three screws attaching the antilock brake module (ABM) to the HCU. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: ABM Mounting Screws - Without Traction Control
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1 - MOUNTING SCREWS

2 - ABM
If equipped with traction control, remove four screws attaching antilock brake module (ABM) to HCU. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: ABM Mounting Screws - With Traction Control
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1 - MOUNTING SCREWS

2 - ABM
Slide ABM off HCU. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: ABM Assembly To HCU
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1 - ABM

2 - HCU

3 - SOLENOID VALVE STEM
Disconnect the 47-way connector from the ABM by depressing the tabs on each side of the connector cover. See Fig 4, then pulling outward and upward on the lower half of the cover until it locks into position pointing straight outward. The connector can then be pulled straight outward off the ABM. See Fig 5.

Fig 4: ABM Connector Release Tabs
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Fig 5: Wiring Harness Connector At ABM
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1 - ABM (PART OF ICU)

2 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
Remove ABM from vehicle.