Honda Civic. Manual — part 19

4. Remove the ABS modulator-control unit from the bracket.

INSTALLATION - EXCEPT SI MODEL

1. Install the ABS modulator-control unit on the bracket.
2. Install the bracket with the ABS modulator-control unit to the body.
3. Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.
4. Align the connecting surface of the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector

to the ABS modulator-control unit.

5. Lower the lock of the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector, then confirm

the connector is fully seated.

6. Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
7. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
8. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on.

REMOVAL - SI MODEL

1. Disconnect the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector (A) by pulling up

the lock (B); the connector disconnects itself.

NOTE:

If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in
the modulator and then induced into the normal brake
system during modulation. Bleed the brake system
again (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES ABS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 39: Disconnecting ABS Modulator-Control Unit 25P Connector (With
Specifications)

2. Disconnect the six brake lines from the ABS modulator-control unit.

3. Remove the ABS modulator-control unit (H) with the brackets (I) from the

body.

4. Remove the ABS modulator-control unit from the brackets.
5. Separate the bracket if necessary.

NOTE:

Brake lines are connected to the master cylinder (C)
and to the right-front (D), the left-rear (E), the right-rear
(F) and the left-front (G) brake system.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES ABS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

INSTALLATION - SI MODEL

1. Install the ABS modulator-control unit on the brackets.
2. Install the bracket with the ABS modulator-control unit to the body.
3. Reconnect the six brake lines, then tighten the flare nuts to the specified torque.
4. Align the connecting surface of the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector

to the ABS modulator-control unit.

5. Lower the lock of the ABS modulator-control unit 25P connector, then confirm

the connector is fully seated.

6. Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
7. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
8. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on.

WHEEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT

FRONT

1. Release the clamp (A), then disconnect the wheel sensor connector (B).

NOTE:

If the brake pedal is spongy, there may be air trapped in
the modulator and then induced into the normal brake
system during modulation. Bleed the brake system
again (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES ABS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 40: Disconnecting Wheel Sensor Connector (With Specifications)

2. Remove the clips, the bolt, and the wheel sensor (C).
3. Install the wheel sensor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Install the sensor carefully to avoid twisting the wires.

If the wheel sensor comes in contact with the wheel bearing, it is faulty.

4. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator goes off.
5. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator does not come on.

REAR

1. Release the clamp (A), then disconnect the wheel sensor connector (B).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 BRAKES ABS System - Civic (All Except Hybrid)