Repair Procedures: Removal

Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the Intercooler inlet hose and Intercooler inlet pipe.[G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA only]
G 1.6 T-GDI GAMMA (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM ")
Disconnect the battery negative wirings (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Pull up the ESC connector lock (A) and then disconnect the connector.

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Disconnect the brake lines (A, B) from the ESC by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise with a wrench.
Tightening torque:

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

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

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

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Loosen the ESC bracket nuts, and then remove ESC control unit (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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NOTE:
- Never attempt to disassemble the ESC module.
- Never drop the ESC module.