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Removal and Installation

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
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.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G02743759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the brake lines.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Lines
    G02743760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt
    G02743761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and the HCU.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts And HCU
    G02743762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: The 4x2 module cannot be interchanged with the 4x4 module. The 4x4 module is interchangeable with the 4x2 module.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws And Control Module
    G02743763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the screws and the control module, if necessary.
  9. NOTE: Bleed the HCU after performing this procedure. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.