Valve block (ABS) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the hydraulic system by pumping the brake pedal at least 20 times, or until it becomes hard.
3 Apply the handbrake, and slacken the left-hand front wheel nuts. Jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).Remove the left-hand front wheel.
4 Remove the plastic liner from under the wheel arch.
5 Prepare a suitable container to catch spilt fluid, clean around the unions on the valve block, then unscrew and disconnect the fluid pipes (see illustration). Plug the open ends of the pipes and valve block to prevent fluid leakage and dirt ingress. If fluid is accidentally spilt on the paintwork, wash off immediately with cold water.
20.5 Valve block and associated components - ABS
A Bracket screws
B Adapter plate
C valve block
D Multi-plug
E Earth strap anchor point
6 Disconnect the multi-plug and the earth strap from the valve block.
7 Working through the wheel arch, unscrew the three nuts which secure the valve block mounting bracket (see illustration).
20.7 Unscrewing the valve block mounting bracket nuts (arrowed) - ABS
8 Remove the valve block and mounting bracket, taking care not to spill brake fluid on the paintwork.
9 No further dismantling of the valve block is possible, but the pressure regulating valve in the rear brake pipe union can be renewed if desired.
Refitting
10 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
11 On completion, bleed the complete hydraulic system and check for leaks around all disturbed components.
Computer module (ABS) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery.
2 Working inside the vehicle, prise out the facia trim panel from the passenger’s side.
Remove the insulation.
3 To remove the now exposed module, push it as necessary to release the retaining catch.
4 Withdraw the module, and disconnect the multi-plug (see illustration).
21.4 Withdraw the module and disconnect the multi-plug - ABS
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal but on
completion check the operation of the ABS
warning lamp as described in the
manufacturer’s handbook.
See also:
Bonnet lock - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Extract the three securing screws from the
lock and lower it until the cable can be
disconnected.
2 Withdraw the lock from below the top rail.
Refitting
3 Refit by reversing the remova ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal
1 The sensor is screwed into the cylinder
block below the inlet manifold.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
4 Disconnect the s ...
Rear roadspring (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by
placing a jack beneath the spring sea ...