ABS Control Module -J104- AND ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, VEHICLES WITH GASOLINE ENGINE: Removing

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Fig 1: Configuration

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Component 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:

The brake lines near the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- must not be bent.

-- Read and note the present control module coding using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

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

Vehicles with 1.8L or 2.0L Engine:

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (DDSA, DDSB) .

-- Remove the turbocharger charge air pressure pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM (CPLA, CPPA, CPKA, CPRA) or OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM (DDSA, DDSB) .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Heat Shield

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-- If equipped, remove the nut -1- and remove the heat shield -2-.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Direction To Release And Remove Connector From Control Module

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-- Insert the : VAG1869/2 .

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pedal Depressor V.A.G 1869/2

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-- Remove left front caps -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Bleeder Screw Cap

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-- Remove left rear caps -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Bleeder Screw Cap (Rear)

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Use a suitable bleeder hose

It must fit tightly on the bleeder valve so that no air can get into the brake system

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

Fig 7: Identifying Bleed Valve

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-- Open the breather valve.

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

Fig 8: Identifying Bleed 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 ABS Control Module -J104- and the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

Make sure no brake fluid gets on the contacts.

Vehicles with ABS Mark 60 EC ABS/EDS/ASR/ESP

Fig 9: Identifying Brake Lines (Brake Caliper) -1- To -4- And Brake Lines (Master Cylinder) -A To B-

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-- First label both brake lines from the brake master cylinder -A and B-.

-- Remove the brake lines -A and B- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

-- Seal the threaded hole immediately with plugs from the assembly repair kit.

-- Close brake lines immediately using Sealing Plugs or with suitable plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Label the brake lines -1 through 4- and then remove them.

-- Seal the threaded hole immediately with plugs from the assembly repair kit.

-- Close brake lines immediately using Sealing Plugs or with suitable plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Remove the hex fitting bolt from the bracket -arrow-.

-- Remove the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- with the ABS Control Module -J104- and the bracket sideways in direction of -arrow- from the rubber bushings on the bracket.

-- Turn the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- with the ABS Control Module -J104- upside down.

-- Remove the bracket in the vehicle from the hydraulic unit -arrows- (only on engines with too little clearance between the cross panel and engine).

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

Vehicles with ABS Mark 70 ABS/ASR:

Fig 10: Identifying Brake Lines

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-- Mark the brake lines -A and B- from the brake master cylinder.

-- Remove the brake lines -A and B- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

-- Seal the threaded hole immediately with plugs from the assembly repair kit.

-- Close brake lines immediately using Sealing Plugs or with suitable plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Mark the brake lines (brake calipers) -1 through 4- and then remove them.

-- Seal the threaded hole immediately with plugs from the assembly repair kit.

-- Close brake lines immediately using Sealing Plugs or with suitable plugs from the : VAS6122 .

-- Remove the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- and the ABS Control Module -J104- in direction of -arrow- and pull upward out of the shock absorbers.

Fig 11: Identifying Hydraulic Unit With Control Module Upward Removed Out Of Shock Absorbers

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-- Turn the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- with the ABS Control Module -J104- upside down.

-- Remove the bracket in the vehicle from the hydraulic unit -arrows- (only on engines with too little clearance between the cross panel and engine).

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