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Removal and Installation

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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.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector by lifting up on the release tab.
    Fig 1: Locating Release Tab
    G01102788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. NOTE: Plug each open port to prevent any brake fluid from spilling.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Lines
    G01102789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the brake lines from the hydraulic control unit (HCU).
  4. Remove the HCU.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the HCU.
      Fig 3: Removing HCU Bolts
      G01102790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. 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.
    CAUTION: After the HCU is installed, it is necessary to bleed the hydraulic brake system. For additional information, see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
    NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fig 4: Installing HCU
G01102791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 5: Installing Brake Lines
G01102792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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