Abs Control Module And Abs Hydraulic Unit, Removing And Installing, Diesel Engine: Removing

Component Location:

The control module is bolted to the hydraulic unit -1- and is located in the engine compartment on the right side.

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-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY[For engine(s) CYFB] .

Vehicles with Particulate Filter or Catalytic Converter:

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER[For engine(s) CYFB] .

Vehicles with Emissions Control Module:

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER[For engine(s) CYFB] .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the driveshaft heat shield, if equipped. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS[For engine(s) CYFB] .

Vehicles with Emissions Control Module and Parking/Auxiliary Heater:

-- Remove both nuts -arrows- from the brackets for the coolant line -1- on the longitudinal member and the bulkhead.

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-- Remove the bracket from the pins. Then pull the coolant lines as far downward as possible.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the heat shield -1- from the mounting bracket -2-.Loosen the catch in the direction of -arrow A- and remove the heat shield in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Unclip the wiring guide.

-- Press the locking mechanism downward in direction of -arrow A-.

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-- Release the connector in direction of -arrow B-.

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-- Remove the connector -1-.

-- Insert the :VAG1869/2  .

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-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the left front brake caliper breather valve.

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-- Open the breather valve.

-- Attach the bleeder bottle bleed hose -1- to the left rear brake caliper breather valve.

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-- Open the breather valve.

-- Push the brake pedal at least 60 mm using the :VAG1869/2  .

-- Close the left front and left rear bleeder valves.

-- Do not remove the :VAG1869/2  .

-- Place enough lint-free cloths under the control module and hydraulic unit.

-- Remove the cover from the bulkhead and unclip the brake lines.

-- First, mark both brake lines from the brake master cylinder and remove from the hydraulic unit.

-- Immediately seal the threaded holes with the plugs from the assembly repair kit 5Q0 698 311.

-- Mark the remaining brake lines (brake calipers), remove them and seal off the threaded holes.

-- Place the dust caps for the bleeder valves on the brake lines.

-- Pull the hydraulic unit with the control module upward out of the shock absorbers -arrow-.

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-- Remove the bracket in the vehicle from the hydraulic unit -arrows-.

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-- Carefully guide the hydraulic unit with the control module downward.

-- Carefully place the hydraulic unit with the control module at the bottom of the engine compartment.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Guide out the hydraulic unit from the vehicle.