ABS Control Module -J104- AND ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- WITH 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE AND ABS MARK 60 EC ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP: Removing

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Fig 1: Configuration

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Installed location:

The ABS Control Module -J104- is attached to the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- and is located inside the engine compartment on the right side.

ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- with ABS Control Module -J104-
Brake booster with tandem brake master cylinder

WARNING:

Do not bend the brake lines near the ABS) Hydraulic Unit -N55- !

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Chassis
Brake System
Anti-Lock Braking System Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/EDL/ASR/ESP Mark 60 EC
Function
Check Coding In The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module J104

NOTE: To perform work sequence, the ground cable must be disconnected from battery. Check if a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding beforehand.

CAUTION:

Disconnecting the battery can result in damage to electronic components.

Observe the steps for disconnecting the battery.

Vehicles with 2.0L Gasoline Engine and Turbocharger

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover Attachment Points

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-- Remove the engine cover upward from the attaching points -arrows-. Refer to [For transmission(s) 02E, 02Q] [For engine(s) CVCA, CJAA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA, CPLA, CPPA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CBUA] Removal and Installation .

-- Open the clamp and remove the air guide hose from the air filter. Refer to [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA, CPLA, CPPA] Description and Operation [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Description and Operation [For engine(s) CBUA] Description and Operation .

-- Press the release button to remove the air guide hose -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Charge Air Pipe Bolt And Hose Clamp

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-- Remove the air guide hose -1- and move it aside.

-- Remove the air guide pipe bolt -arrow-.

-- Remove the air guide pipe; to do this, loosen the hose clamp -2-.

-- Remove the intake hose between the intake hose and the turbocharger.

-- Seal the turbocharger with the Engine Bung Set VAS6122.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts And Heat Shield

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-- Remove the nuts -1- and remove the heat shield -2-, if equipped.

-- Disconnect the connector from the ABS Control Module -J104- in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 5: Identifying Direction To Release And Remove Connector From Control Module

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-- Install the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG 1869/2.

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Remove front left caps -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Bleeder Screw Cap

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-- Remove rear left caps -1-.

Fig 8: Identifying Vent Screw Cap

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Use suitable bleeder hose. It must fit tightly on bleeder valve so that no air gets into brake system.

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

Fig 9: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the bleed valve.

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

Fig 10: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the bleed valve.

-- Push the brake pedal with the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2 at least 60 mm.

-- Close left front and left rear bleeder valves.

Do not remove the Brake Pedal Actuator VAG1869/2.

-- Place a lint-free cloth under the ABS Control Module -J104- and the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

Make sure no brake fluid gets onto contacts.

CAUTION: Do not confuse the brake lines when connecting them to the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Unit -N55-. Mark the lines in their installed position before removing them.

-- First, mark both brake lines from master cylinder -A- and -B-.

Fig 11: Identifying Brake Lines (Brake Caliper) And Brake Lines (Master Cylinder)

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-- Remove the brake lines -A- and -B- from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

-- Close the brake lines and threaded holes immediately using Plugs 1H0 698 311 A.

-- Mark brake lines -1- through -4- and then remove them.

-- Close the brake lines and threaded holes immediately using Plugs 1H0 698 311 A.

-- Remove the hex bolt form the bracket -arrow-.

-- Remove the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Unit -N55- with the ABS Control Module -J104- and the bracket sideways in direction of -arrow- from the rubber bushings on the console.

-- Turn the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Unit -N55- with the ABS Control Module -J104- upside down.

-- Remove the bracket. Refer to -item 15- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- inside the engine compartment.

-- Remove the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- with the ABS Control Module -J104-.