Kia Forte: ESC (Electronic Stability Control) System / ESC Control Module
Components and components location

1. Front - right tube
2. Rear - left tube
3. Rear - right tube
4. Front - left tube
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5. MC SEC
6. MC PRI
7. ESC control module (HECU)
8. Bracket
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Repair procedures
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Turn ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
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Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
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Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from
around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the
reservoir cap. Otherwise, it may cause contamination of
brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
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Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle as it may damage
the paint. If brake fluid comes in contact with the paint,
wash off immediately with water.
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Pull up the lock of the ESC connector (A) and then disconnect the connector.

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Disconnect the brake tubes from the ECS by unlocking the nuts counterclockwise
with a wrench.
Tightening torque:
A : 13.7 - 16.7 N·m (1.4 - 1.7 kgf·m, 10.1 - 12.3 lb·ft)
B : 18.6 - 22.6 N·m (1.9 - 2.3 kgf·m, 13.7 - 16.6 lb·ft)
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Loosen the ECS bracket nuts (A), then remove ESC and bracket.
Tightening torque:
16.7 - 25.5 N·m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf·m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb·ft)
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Never attempt to disassemble the ESC.
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The ESC must be transported and stored in.
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Never shock to the ESC.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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After installation, bleed the brake system.
(Refer to Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Prcoedures")
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Conduct the Variant coding.
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4. |
Conduct the Auto Detected Sensor Calibration.
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5. |
Conduct the Longitudinal G Sensor Calibration.
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Diagnostic procedure by using diagnostic device
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Perform diagnostic procedure by using diagnostic device as shown below:
Connect self-diagnosis connector (16pins) located under the driver side crash
pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device after key
is ON.
Select the "vehicle model" and "ABS/ESC" on KDS vehicle selection screen, then
select OK.
[Variant Coding]





[Auto Detected Sensor Calibration]


[Longitudinal G Sensor Calibration]


Components and components location
Components
1. ESC control module
2. Front wheel speed sensor
3. Rear wheel speed sensor
4. ABS Warning lamp
5. EBD / P ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Front wheel speed sensor
2. Front wheel speed sensor connector
Repair procedures
Removal ...
Other information:
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
To identify the location of a specific
fuse, please refer to the inside of the
fuse panel cov ...
To tilt open the sunroof, push the
sunroof control lever upward until the
sunroof moves to the desired position.
To close the sunroof, push the sunroof
lever forward until the sunroof
moves to the desired position.
WARNING - Sunroof
Be careful that no head, hands
or body parts are ...