Removal and Installation
All vehicles
WARNING:
Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
- Pull back the tab.
- Press the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
- Using a suitable clean suction device, drain the reservoir.
- Install the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
- Remove the 2 brake fluid reservoir bolts.
- Disconnect the battery junction box (BJB) electrical connectors.
- Remove the BJB screw.
- Disconnect the brake fluid reservoir-to-master cylinder tube.
- Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed tube.
- Disconnect the brake fluid reservoir wiring harness.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
CAUTION:
Make sure the filler cap does not become contaminated.
CAUTION:
Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt contamination.
Vehicles with manual transaxle
CAUTION:
Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt contamination.
All vehicles