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Old 09-08-2008, 05:48 PM
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I'm about to remove my ABS and have found a couple instructions online. However, in one set of instructions from Victor Rocha it says to remove two fuses:
http://home.earthlink.net/~vicrocha/...bs_removal.htm

But the one from BBA-Reman doesnt say anything about the fuses:
http://www.bba-reman.com/content.asp...uctions_repair

How important is it that these fuses are removed and is it necessary? Any other tips on getting the ABS out would be helpful.

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Old 09-08-2008, 06:52 PM
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You don't need to remove the fuses.
 
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Old 09-08-2008, 07:34 PM
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Do not skimp and try to do this without the correct inverted torx driver... very, very, simple task to swap out the ABS module if you don't strip the E5's...

1/4" ratchet... you will think that you're home free until the 4th bolt you'll know it. Sneak/through/around the brake hardlines...

If you're sending off to be rebuilt and drive the car, cover the remaining components in a couple of plastic bags andsecure in place to keep any grime/moisture off the valves.
 
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Old 09-08-2008, 08:31 PM
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Thanks! Yeah I went ahead and ordered an E5 torx to make sure I dont strip them. I plan on sending it to BBA-reman...I've heard pretty good things about them.
 
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I used BBA and was completely pleased with the time, cost, instructions. . .
 
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I used modulemaster... no issues...
 
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I used modulemaster... no issues...
Was that the place in West Palm Beach?
 
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Moscow... Idaho! Great folks to speak with...


www.modulemaster.com

 
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Oh ok I think there was one location in West Palm. But I think they closed it.
There was a place in West palm that would do it and give a 5 year warranty for like $90.00
 
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Old 10-05-2008, 05:48 PM
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I'm finally getting around to taking the abs out. Do I need to remove the fuse box in order to take the connector off? I get the black cover on the connector to release but it doesnt flip all the way over because the fuse box is in the way. Maybe I'm missing something here?
 
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Yes you do need to move the fuse box to get it loose.
 
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How exactly do you remove the fuse box? Thanks
 
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Remove the air box there is one screw under the air box.
Then you need to remove the 2 power wires in the fuse box there is another screw down in the hole.
 
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Thanks I'll give it a try. You'd think they'd be able to design this a little better haha.
 
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Yes I would think so as well.
 
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Old 10-06-2008, 06:47 PM
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Finally got it out. How important is it to cover the parts sticking out?
 
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Please explain a little more?
Not sure what parts you mean by sticking out.
 
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Old 10-07-2008, 10:23 AM
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Haha...yeah that was a horrible explanation. When you take the abs off there are metal parts sticking out of the brake pump that go into the abs (I think theyre the solenoids).
 
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The valves... put a plastic bag over everything to keep it dirt-free... that's what I did anyway.
 
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The valves... put a plastic bag over everything to keep it dirt-free... that's what I did anyway.
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