Removal and Installation

All vehicles

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious 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 serious personal injury.

NOTE: 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.
Remove the 2 brake fluid reservoir bolts.
Loosen the Battery Junction Box (BJB) mounting screw.

Fig 1: Locating Battery Junction Box (BJB) Screw
Disconnect the BJB from the bracket and position aside.
- Press the locking tab.
Fig 2: Locating Locking Tab
NOTE: Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss.

Disconnect the brake fluid reservoir-to-master cylinder tube.

Fig 3: Locating Brake Fluid Reservoir-To-Master Cylinder Tube

Vehicles with manual transaxle
Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed tube.

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Master Cylinder Tube

All vehicles
Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Vehicles with manual transaxle
Bleed the hydraulic clutch system. For additional information, refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH - GENERAL INFORMATION .