Caution: The ABS hydraulic unit [A] has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Therefore, it should be handled carefully, never struck sharply, as with a hammer, or allowed to fall on a hard surface. Be careful not to get water or mud on the ABS hydraulic unit.
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- Drain the brake fluid from the front and rear brake lines. ODrain the brake fluid through the bleed valve by pumping the brake lever and pedal.
- Remove the rear fender front (See Rear Fender Front Removal in the Frame chapter).
- Disconnect the regulator/rectifier connector [A].
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- Clean the ABS hydraulic unit [A].
Caution: Clean all fittings on the ABS hydraulic unit and the rear master cylinder because dirt around the banjo bolts could contaminate the brake fluid in the line during removal/installation. Spread out a shop towel [B] around the ABS hydraulic unit before removing the brake line so that brake fluid does not leak on the parts.
- Remove the brake pipe joint nuts [C] [D] [E] [F].
- Tape the brake line opening to prevent brake fluid leakage or contamination by foreign matter.
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Caution: Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic sur-facesany spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately.
- Pull [A] the lever [B] and disconnect the connector [C].
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- Remove the bolts [A].
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- Loosen the nuts [A] and remove the ABS hydraulic unit [B] from the bracket [C].
Caution: The ABS hydraulic unit has been adjusted and set with precision at the factory. Do not try to disassemble and repair the ABS hydraulic unit.
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ABS Hydraulic Unit Installation
- Install the ABS hydraulic unit to the bracket.
Caution: Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces; any spilled fluid should be completely washed away immediately.
- Route the lead correctly, and join connector [A] securely. OPull [B] the lever [C] as shown.
- Route the brake pipes correctly (See Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
- Tighten the joint nuts.
Torque - Brake Pipe Joint Nuts: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
- Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
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ABS Hydraulic Unit Inspection
- Remove the ABS hydraulic unit [A] (See ABS Hydraulic Unit Removal).
- Visually inspect the ABS hydraulic unit.
Replace the ABS hydraulic unit if any of them are cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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- Visually inspect the connector terminals [A].
Replace the ABS hydraulic unit or main harness if either of the terminals are cracked, bent, or otherwise damaged.
If the ABS hydraulic unit connector is clogged with mud or dust, blow it off with compressed air.
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