Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Refer to BRAKE FLUID IRRITANT CAUTION
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NOTE:
Refer to BRAKE FLUID EFFECTS ON PAINT & ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOTICE
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NOTE:
To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield, 3.8L engine only. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) .
- Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL .
- Disconnect the accelerator and cruise control cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.
- Disconnect the cruise control module from the left strut tower. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the module. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT . Position the module and cables aside.
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
- Disengage the locking tab (1) from the EBCM harness connector.
- Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
- Remove any dirt/debris from the assembly.
- Remove the 6 EBCM to BPMV retainers (2).
Important: Do not pry apart using a tool. Be careful not to damage BPMV surface.
Important: Care must be taken not to damage the solenoid valves when the EBCM is removed from the BPMV.
- Separate the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (4) by gently pulling apart until separated.
- Disconnect the pump motor connector (3) at the bottom of the EBCM.