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This article outlines essential safety precautions for working with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) in vehicles, specifically the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon. Key warnings include the necessity to depressurize the ABS before performing maintenance, the importance of using appropriate components, and avoiding contamination of speed sensor parts. It emphasizes that failure to follow these precautions could lead to physical injury or damage to the ABS control unit.

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Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions Article Text

This article outlines essential safety precautions for working with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) in vehicles, specifically the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon. Key warnings include the necessity to depressurize the ABS before performing maintenance, the importance of using appropriate components, and avoiding contamination of speed sensor parts. It emphasizes that failure to follow these precautions could lead to physical injury or damage to the ABS control unit.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Article Text
1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
For Volkswagen Technical Site
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Saturday, March 18, 2000 09:01PM

ARTICLE BEGINNING

GENERAL INFORMATION
Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

This article is intended for general information purposes


only. This information may not apply to all makes and models. If
vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), refer to
appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article in the BRAKES section for
description, operation, depressurizing, testing, system bleeding,
trouble shooting and servicing of specific system.

WARNING: Failure to depressurize ABS could lead to physical injury.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Failure to depressurize ABS could lead to physical injury.

* NEVER open a bleeder valve or loosen a hydraulic line


while ABS is pressurized.
* NEVER disconnect or reconnect any electrical connectors
while ignition is on. Damage to ABS control unit may result.
* DO NOT attempt to bleed hyudarulic system without first
referring to the appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article
in the BRAKES section.
* Only use specially designed brake hoses/lines on ABS equipped
vehicles.
* DO NOT tap on speed sensor components (sensor, sensor rings).
Sensor rings must be pressed into hubs, NOT hammered into
hubs. Striking these components can cause demagnetization or
a loss of polarization, affecting the accuracy of the speed
signal returning to the ABS control unit.
* DO NOT mix tire sizes. Increasing the width, as long as tires
remain close to the original diameter, is acceptable. Rolling
diameter must be identical for all 4 tires. Some
manufacturers recommend tires of the same brand, style and
type. Failure to follow this precaution may cause inaccurate
wheel speed readings.
* DO NOT contaminate speed sensor components with grease. Only
use recommended coating, when system calls for an
anti-corrosion coating.
* When speed sensor components have been removed, ALWAYS check
sensor-to-ring air gaps when applicable. These specifications
can be found in each appropriate article.
* ONLY use rocommended brake fluids. DO NOT use silicone brake
fluids in an ABS equipped vehicle.
* When instlling transmittion devices (CB's, telephones, etc.)
on ABS equipped vehicles, DO NOT locate the antenna near the
ABS control unit (or any control unit).
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Article Text (p. 2)
1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
For Volkswagen Technical Site
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Saturday, March 18, 2000 09:01PM

* Disconnect all on-board computers, when using electric


welding equipment.
* DO NOT expose the ABS control unit to prolonged periods of
high heat (185 øF/85øC for 2 hours is generally considered a
maximum limit).

END OF ARTICLE

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