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Hydraulic Control Unit: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
  2. Disconnect the anti-lock-brake control module electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Anti-Lock-Brake Control Module Electrical Connector
    G01623105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: The 4 wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) with traction control is shown, the 4WABS without traction control system is similar with one less hydraulic line.
    NOTE: Plug brake lines to prevent any brake fluid loss.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Lines From Hydraulic Control Unit
    G01623106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the brake lines from the hydraulic control unit (HCU).
  5. Remove the HCU bracket nuts to HCU.
    Fig 3: Removing HCU Bracket Nuts To HCU
    G01623107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the HCU.
    Fig 4: Removing HCU
    G01623108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the pump motor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Removing Pump Motor Electrical Connector
    G01623109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the anti-lock-brake control module screws.
    Fig 6: Removing Anti-Lock-Brake Control Module Screws
    G01623110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the anti-lock-brake control module from the HCU.