Honda Pilot: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during removal.
• To prevent the brake fluid from dripping, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel.
• The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control unit.
• Do not damage or drop the VSA modulator-control unit as it is sensitive.
• Do not use power tools when remove the VSA modulator-control unit.

1. VSA Modulator-Control Unit - Remove

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the 10 mm brake lines (A).
3. Disconnect the 12 mm brake lines (B).

4. Disconnect the connector (A) by pushing the lock (B) and pulling up the lever (C); the connector disconnects itself.

5. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit (A) with the bracket (B).

2. VSA Modulator-Control Unit Bracket - Remove

1. Remove the modulator bracket (A) from the modulator sub bracket (B).
2. Remove the VSA modulator-control unit (C) from the modulator sub bracket.

Installation

NOTICE

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to damage or deform the brake lines during installation.
• To prevent the brake fluid from dripping, plug and cover the hose ends and joints with a shop towel.
• The yaw rate-acceleration sensor is built into the VSA modulator-control unit.
• Do not damage or drop the VSA modulator-control unit as it is sensitive.
• Do not use power tools when installing the VSA modulator-control unit.

1. VSA Modulator-Control Unit Bracket - Install

1. Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) to the modulator sub bracket (B).
2. Install the modulator bracket (C) to the modulator sub bracket.

2. VSA Modulator-Control Unit - Install

1. Install the VSA modulator-control unit (A) with the bracket (B).

2. Align the connecting surface of the VSA modulator-control unit connector (A).
3. Pull down the lever (B) of the VSA modulator-control unit connector, then confirm the connector is fully seated.

4. Connect the brake lines.

   NOTE: Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (A), the right-rear (B), the left-front (C), the right-front (D), and the left-rear (E) brake systems.

3. Brake System- Bleed

4. VSA Modulator-Control Unit - Update

5. VSA Sensor Neutral Position - Memorize

6. Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position - Clear

7. Longitudinal G Sensor - Learn (With i-VTM)

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