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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement

Notice: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the EBCM/EBTCM.

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 393786 Size: SH
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Clean the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) area of any accumulated dirt and foreign material.
  3. Disengage the electrical connector position assurance (CPA) locking tab (1) from the connector sliding cover lock tab.
  4. Depress the cover lock tab, then move the sliding connector cover (2) to the open position.

    5. Object Number: 527273 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical harness connector (4) from the EBCM (3).

    6. Object Number: 527343 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 4 EBCM-to-BPMV retaining bolts.

    7. Important: 

       • Do not pry apart the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (2) using a tool. Be careful not to damage seal on the EBCM or the mating surface of the BPMV.
       • Care must be taken not to damage the solenoids when the EBCM is removed from the BPMV.

  7. Separate the EBCM (1) from the BPMV (2) by carefully pulling apart.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 527343 Size: SH
  1. Clean the sealing surface of the BPMV, with denatured alcohol and a clean shop cloth.
  2. If the EBCM that was removed is being reinstalled, clean the seal and sealing surface of the EBCM, with denatured alcohol and a clean shop cloth.
  3. Install the EBCM (1) to the BPMV (2). Use care when aligning the EBCM to the BPMV electrical terminals.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the 4 EBCM-to-BPMV retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 527273 Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical harness connector (4) to the EBCM (3).

    6. Object Number: 393786 Size: SH
  6. Depress the cover lock tab, then move the sliding connector cover (2) to the home position to lock.
  7. Engage the electrical connector CPA locking tab (1) to the connector sliding cover lock tab.

    8. Important: Do NOT start the engine, but only turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

  8. Perform the Diagnostic System Check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.
  9. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.