Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Remove the air cleaner assembly (A).
Remove the ECM/PCM. Refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) or ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) .
Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a spanner.
Tightening torque:

ABS: 12.7-16.7 N.m (1.3-1.7 kgf.m, 9.4-12.3 lb-ft

ESC: 18.6-22.6 N.m (1.9-2.3 kgf.m, 13.7-16.6 lb-ft

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Tubes
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Pull up the lock of the ABS control unit 26P connector, then disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Identifying ABS Control Unit 26P Connector
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Remove the front wheel guard.
Loosen the ABS HECU bracket bolt(1EA) and nuts(2EA), then remove HECU and bracket.
Tightening torque:

16.7-25.5 N.m (1.7-2.6 kgf.m, 12.3-18.8 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Identifying ABS HECU Bracket Bolt
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CAUTION:
1. Never attempt to disassemble the HECU.
2. The HECU must be transported and stored in.
3. Never shock to the HECU.
Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the bracket from HECU.
Tightening torque:

10.8-13.7 N.m (1.1-1.4 kgf.m, 8.0-10.1 lb-ft)