Brake System

ESP Control Unit Repair Procedures

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
010203040506.95N·mlb·ft
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Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the intercooler inlet hose (A) from the turbocharger, then remove the intercooler inlet pipe (B). [Gasoline 1.6 T-GDI] Tightening torque: Clamp: 4.9–6.9 N·m Mounting bolt: 18.6–24 N·m
  3. Pull up the HECU connector lock, then disconnect the connector (A).
  4. Disconnect the brake tubes from the HECU by turning the nuts (6 pcs.) counterclockwise using a wrench.

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

    Tightening torque: 18.6 – 22 N·m

  5. Loosen the ABS control module mounting nut (A) and remove the ABS control module from the vehicle.

    Tightening torque: 12.7–16.7 N·m

  6. Separate the bracket (B) after removing the mounting bolt from the HECU (A).

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Tighten the HECU mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
  3. After installation, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System - "ESP System Bleeding")
  4. Perform variant coding.
  5. Perform automatic sensor calibration.
  6. Perform longitudinal acceleration sensor calibration.

Adjustment

Diagnostic Procedure Using a Scan Tool: As a guide to diagnostic methods using the scan tool, the main contents are as follows: Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) located at the lower part of the driver's side instrument panel to the self-diagnosis device, then turn the self-diagnosis device on after turning the key ON. Select "Vehicle Model" and "ABS/ESC" on the GDS vehicle selection screen, then select OK.

[Variant Coding]

[Automatic Sensor Calibration]

[Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Calibration]

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