Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Use a suitable suction device to remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Remove the coolant reservoir bolts and position the reservoir aside.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
- Slide out the red lock.
- Press the tab and remove the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the three latches and remove the air cleaner cover.
- Disconnect the power cable at the power distribution box and position the box aside.
- Disconnect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the speed control deactivator switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the master cylinder brake lines.
- Remove the nuts and the power steering line clamp.
- Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
- Remove the power steering line bracket.
- Remove the brake master cylinder.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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NOTE:
Discard the brake master cylinder nuts. They are a torque-prevailing type and cannot be reused.