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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

Notice: To prevent equipment damage, never connect or disconnect the wiring harness connection from the EBCM with the ignition switch in the ON position.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield, 3.8L engine only. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  3. Remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Disconnect the accelerator and cruise control cable from the accelerator control cable bracket.
  5. Disconnect the cruise control module from the left strut tower. It is not necessary to remove the cable from the module. Position the module and cables aside.
  6. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.

  7. Object Number: 230405  Size: SH
  8. Disengage the locking tab (1) from the EBCM harness connector.
  9. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
  10. Remove any dirt/debris from the assembly.

  11. Object Number: 213438  Size: SH
  12. Remove the 6 EBCM to BPMV retaining bolt/screws.
  13. 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.

  14. Separate the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (4) by gently pulling apart until separated.
  15. Disconnect the pump motor connector (3) at the bottom of the EBCM.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 213438  Size: SH
  1. Connect the pump motor connector (3) to the bottom of the EBCM.
  2. Install the EBCM (1) to the BPMV (4).
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the 6 EBCM to BPMV retaining bolt/screws (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolt/screws to 2.9 N·m (26 lb in).


    Object Number: 230405  Size: SH
  6. Connect the EBCM harness connector.
  7. Reengage the locking tab (1) to the EBCM harness connector.
  8. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
  9. Reposition the module and cables. Connect the cruise control module to the left strut tower.
  10. Connect the accelerator and cruise control cable to the accelerator control cable bracket.
  11. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Install the fuel injector sight shield, 3.8L engine only. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  13. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, do not start engine.
  14. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - ABS .