Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

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NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTE: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. The ABS module can be damaged if exposed to these charges.

NOTE: Do not allow brake fluid or other contaminates to drip onto the ABS module or into the electrical connector. Contamination may cause a permanent failure to occur.

NOTE: The Hydraulic Control Unit(HCU) bracket does not have to be removed in order to complete this procedure.

NOTE: A new HCU is equipped with a new ABS module.

1.

Connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the ABS module. For additional information on configuration, refer to Programmable Module Installation (PMI) in Module Configuration .

2.

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

3.

Disconnect the ABS module electrical connector.

4.

NOTE: The brake tubes must be installed in the same location as removed.

Remove the 4 brake tube-to-HCU fittings.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

5.

Disconnect the master cylinder primary and secondary brake tube-to-HCU fittings.
- To install, tighten the master cylinder primary brake tube-to-HCU fitting to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten the master cylinder secondary tube brake tube-to-HCU fitting to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

6.

Loosen the 2 HCU -to-bracket nuts and remove the HCU.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Brake System General Information .
- When installing a new ABS module, it must be configured (using vehicle as-built data or module configuration information retrieved earlier in this procedure). For additional information on configuration, refer to PMI in Module Configuration .