Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

NOTE: Do not allow any brake fluid or foreign material to enter the mating side of the ABS module or damage to the solenoids can occur.

All vehicles

If a new ABS module is being installed, connect the scan tool and upload the module configuration from the ABS module. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION -- FUSION MILAN & MKZ article.
Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L engine
Detach the body harness from the 2 valve cover studs and position the harness aside.

Fig 1: Locating Valve Cover Studs Of Body Harness
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the wire harness from the 2 valve cover studs and position the harness aside.

Fig 2: Locating Valve Cover Studs Of Wire Harness
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolt and position the windshield washer reservoir filler neck aside.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Fig 3: Locating Windshield Washer Reservoir Filler Neck Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and position the degas bottle hose aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Fig 4: Locating Degas Bottle Hose Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
Disconnect the ABS module electrical connector.
Remove the 4 ABS module screws and the ABS module.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

NOTE: Visually inspect the ABS module terminals for damage before installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
If a new ABS module was installed, download the module configuration information from the scan tool. For additional information, refer to MODULE CONFIGURATION -- FUSION MILAN & MKZ article.