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Old 05-29-2024, 06:03 AM
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can I remove ABS to paint engine bay

So.. Engine bay is stripped aside from a few brake lines and the big bulky ABS module and cylinder thing, seeing videos of people painting I've noticed some like to keep this in, can I just remove it and stick it back in after im done painting or is it not that simple?
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I wouldn't, bleeding ABS modules is a pain. I'm not sure about ours, but sometimes you need OBD tools to activate different valves for bleeding. I'd mask it off as best you can.
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It's pretty easy to remove if you're motivated enough. I've replaced the ABS assembly (including the pump) 3 times now and put some rubber caps on the end of the brake line going into the ABS pump so fluid doesn't drip. To bleed the system after re-installing, I'd recommend getting a free trial of Forscan. You can activate the pump motor without turning the car on. You'll need to bleed brakes after reinstalling.

Definitely a time-consuming process though.
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