HI2001 Hyundai Reference

Subject: 1992–94 Sonata ABS bleeding sequence

Source: Hyundai service manuals and technicians
After performing repairs to the ABS on a 1992–94 Sonata, bleed the hydraulic lines and the
modulator using the following procedures.

z To Bleed ABS hydraulic lines:

1. Fill the master cylinder with clean brake fluid and monitor the fluid level during the
bleeding procedure. When the reservoir fluid level reaches the “MIN” line, you will need to
add brake fluid (DOT 3) until the level reaches the “MAX” line.

IMPORTANT:
Do not allow air to enter the modulator from the reservoir.

2. To purge air from the hydraulic lines leading to the wheels, bleed the system in the
following wheel sequence:
a. Left rear
b. Right front
c. Right rear
d. Left front
3. Select a box end wrench that fits onto the left-rear bleeder screw and place the wrench on
the screw nut.
4. Attach one end of a piece of clear tubing over the bleeder screw and submerge the other
end into a clean container half filled with brake fluid.
5. Depress the brake pedal several times. With the brake pedal pushed down, open the
bleeder screw about one-half turn. After the brake fluid stops flowing, close the bleeder
screw before releasing the brake pedal. Repeat these steps until the fluid is clean and free
of air bubbles.

NOTE:
i Allowing the master cylinder to bottom out when depressing the brake pedal may damage the
seals. The piston should only move within its normal range of travel.

6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the right front, right rear, and left front bleeder screws.

z To bleed the ABS modulator:

1. Connect the Snap-on Scanner™ to the vehicle and identify the vehicle.
2. Place a box end wrench onto the number 1 RF/LR bleeder nut on the modulator
(Figure HI2001-1 on page HI3).
3. Attach an appropriately sized clear bleeder hose on top of the nut onto the nipple. Place
the other hose end into a container half-filled with brake fluid.
4. With the key on, engine off, select “ACTUATOR TESTS” from the ABS Main Menu. Scroll
the thumbwheel and select “RF BUILD/DECAY VALVE”.

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Figure HI2001-1

5. Have an assistant keep depressing the pedal with light to moderate pressure.
6. Open the RF/LR Sump bleeder screw about one-half turn. Allow the brake fluid to fill the
container until free of air bubbles and clean. Periodically fill the ABS reservoir before the
fluid level reaches the “MIN” line.
7. Torque the bleeder screw to 43-52 in-lbs (5 to 6 Nm), have your assistant release the
brake pedal, and press “N” on the Scanner to stop the actuator test.
8. Repeating steps 2 to 6, perform the next ABS Scanner valve test listed in Table HI2001-1
until you have completed all eight.

Table HI2001-1 Bleeding Sequence

COMPONENT OF MODULATOR REQUIRING
SEQUENCE VALVES
CONNECTION TO THE BLEEDER TUBE
RF BUILD/DECAY
1 RF/LR SUMP
LR BUILD/DECAY
LF BUILD/DECAY
2 LF/RR SUMP
RR BUILD/DECAY
RF/LR ISO. VALVE
3 RF/LR ACCUMULATOR
RF BUILD/DECAY
LF/RR ISO. VALVE
4 LF/RR ACCUMULATOR
LF BUILD/DECAY

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