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Removal and Installation

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.
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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. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Disconnect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.
    1. Pull back the tab.
    2. Press the clips.
    3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Tab, Clips and Electrical Connector
      G04651705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    3. CAUTION: Make sure the filler cap does not become contaminated.
  3. Remove the reservoir filler cap.
  4. Using a suitable clean suction device, drain the reservoir.
  5. Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  6. Disconnect the battery junction box (BJB) electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Locating Battery Junction Box (BJB) Electrical Connectors
    G04651706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the BJB from the bracket and position aside.
    • Press the locking tabs.
      Fig 3: Locating Locking Tabs
      G04651707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the ABS module electrical connector by rotating the connector.
    9. CAUTION: Cap the brake line connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt contamination.
  9. Disconnect the HCU brake lines.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  10. Remove the brake lines from the clips.
    Fig 4: Locating Brake Lines From Clips
    G04651708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the wheelhouse assembly.
  12. Remove the 3 HCU bracket-to-frame nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  13. Remove the 2 HCU-to-bracket bolts and separate the HCU from the support bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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