Removal and Installation
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the hydraulic control unit (HCU) dust shield.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the bolts.
- Disconnect the stability assist module electrical connector.
- Slide the connector lock rearward.
- Remove the three HCU bracket to frame bolts.
- Lift the bracket hooks from the frame and lower the HCU to access the stability assist module.
- Remove the stability assist module.
- Remove the bolts.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Prior to removal of module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to the scan tool. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION
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CAUTION:
Be sure to lift straight up to avoid damage to the HCU components.
CAUTION:
Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the scan tool into the new module. Refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION
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NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn its strategy.
NOTE:
Clean the top of the HCU before installing the new module.
NOTE:
Clean the harness and module sides of the electrical connector before connecting. Clean and lubricate the weather seal gasket using Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A (WA-10) meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A.