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Hydraulic Control Unit - (HCU): Removal

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WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
NOTE:
The HCU mounts to a bracket on L/H inner fender well in engine compartment.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Position the radiator coolant recovery reservoir (8A080) aside.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Position the radiator coolant recovery reservoir aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Coolant Recovery Reservoir
    G01947855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump reservoir aside.
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the hose from the power steering pump reservoir.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pump Reservoir Bolts
    G01947856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the brake lines from the brake master cylinder.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Brake Lines From Brake Master Cylinder
    G01947857Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the brake lines.
    1. Remove the 7/16-24 brake lines.
    2. Disconnect the 1/2-20 brake lines.
      NOTE: Plug each port of the hydraulic control unit (HCU) to prevent brake fluid from spilling.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting HCU Brake Lines
    G01947858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the anti-lock brake control module electrical connector.
    1. Lift the lock tab upward.
    2. Disconnect the anti-lock brake control module electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Electrical Connector
    G01947859Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the HCU bracket to inner fender well nuts.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting HCU Bracket To Inner Fender Well Nuts
    G01947860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the HCU.
    1. Disconnect the anti-lock brake control module electrical connectors.
    2. Remove the HCU.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Electrical Connectors
    G01947861Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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