Jaguar ABS Module Removal Instructions

Brake Control Modulator with OR without Traction Control

Disconnect battery ground cable.

1. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
NOTE: The following three pictorial procedures must be carried-out to minimize brake fluid loss when disconnecting the brake tubes.

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2. Open Left-Hand-Front and Left-Hand-Rear caliper bleed nipples.

  • Connect a bleed tube and container to the calipers.
  • Open bleed nipples.

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3. Depress and hold down the brake pedal to the specified position using the special tool.

  • Position tool between brake pedal and seat frame.
  • Turn the tool wheel until the brake pedal is held 60 mm down from its released position.

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4. Tighten bleed nipples to:

  • Front caliper bleed nipple 4 - 6 Nm.
  • Rear caliper bleed nipple 8 - 11 Nm.
  • Remove bleed tubes and containers.

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5. Disconnect upper electrical connector.

  • Pull plunger upwards.
  • Release connector.

6. Position an absorbent cloth underneath the brake control modulator to collect brake fluid spillage.


CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
NOTE: To minimize brake fluid loss, release the brake tubes in the order shown.

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9. Release brake tubes.

  • Undo union nuts and release inlet brake tubes.
  • Install plugs to inlet ports and brake tubes.
  • Undo union nuts and release outlet brake tubes.
  • Install plugs to outlet ports and brake tubes.

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10.Clean components and mating surfaces.

 

Installation:
1. To minimize brake fluid loss, install the brake tubes in the order shown

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2. Install brake tubes.

  • Remove plugs from outlet ports and brake tubes.
  • Install and tighten outlet brake-tube union nuts

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3. Connect upper electrical connector. Push plunger down to secure connector.
4. Remove special tool from brake pedal.
5. Reconnect battery ground cable.
6. Bleed brake system.

 

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