Brake System

Brake Fluid Reservoir - Removal and Installation

4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
0102030405075N·mlb·ft
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Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSS-M6C65-A2

Removal

NOTICE: If fluid spills on the painted surface, the affected area must be washed immediately with cold water.

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the screws and the headlamp assembly.
  2. Remove the bolt and rotate the cowl vent panel upward.
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
  3. Using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the remote reservoir, then remove the nuts.
    Material: Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Automotive Brake Fluid / PM-20 (WSS-M6C65-A2)
    Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
  4. Disconnect the clip and remove the brake fluid remote reservoir.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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