Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle 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 battery. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS .
- Use a suitable suction device to drain the reservoir before removal.
- Disconnect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir retaining pin.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
- Remove the brake fluid level switch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .