Kia Forte: ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) / ABS Control Module

1. Front right tube
2. Rear left tube
3. Rear right tube
4. Front left tube

5. Master cylinder (Primary)
6. Master cylinder (Secondary)
7. ABS control module (HECU)
8. Bracket

1
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir using a syringe.
NOTE
- Be sure to completely remove foreign matter from around the brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. Otherwise, contamination of the brake fluid and deterioration of braking performance may result.
- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, as it may damage the paint. If brake fluid gets on the paint, wash it off with water immediately.
3
Pull up the ABS connector lock (A), then disconnect the connector.
4
Disconnect the brake tubes from the ABS by loosening the nuts counterclockwise with a flare nut wrench.

Tightening torque:

A: 12,7–16.7 N·m

B: 18,6–23 N·m
5
Loosen the ABS bracket nuts (A), then remove the ABS and bracket.

Tightening torque: 16.7–26 N·m
NOTE
- Never attempt to disassemble the ABS.
- The ABS must be transported and stored in.
- Never strike the ABS.

1
Install in the reverse order of removal.
2
After installation, bleed the brake system.

(Refer to Brake System - "Brake Bleeding")
3
Perform variant coding.
4
Perform automatic sensor calibration.
5
Perform longitudinal acceleration sensor calibration.

Perform the diagnostic procedure using the diagnostic device as shown below:

Connect the self-diagnosis connector (16-pin) located under the driver's side instrument panel, then turn the ignition switch ON.

Select "Vehicle Model" and "ABS/ESC" on the KDS vehicle selection screen, then select OK.

[Variant Coding]

[Automatic Sensor Calibration]

[Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Calibration]

Test yourself

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