Ford Explorer: Hydraulic Brake Actuation / Removal and Installation - Remote Brake Fluid Reservoir

Removal

NOTICE: Siphon the brake fluid from the HCU/EBB reservoir, if the reservoir is not emptied there will be a large amount of brake fluid spilled in the engine compartment.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
   Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the BCMC cover.
   

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   1. Remove the nut and position aside the cable aside.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   2. Fully loosen the BCMC connector bolts.
      Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

1. Release the tabs and remove the BCMC.
   

1. Remove the bolts, detach the wiring retainers and then remove the BCMC support bracket.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

1. NOTICE: If the brake fluid is spilled on any component, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

   NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Disconnect the remote brake fluid reservoir tube and drain the fluid into a suitable container.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and the remote brake fluid reservoir.
   Torque: 25 lb.in (2.8 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Remove the remote brake fluid reservoir cap.
   

1. If provided with the service kit.
   Replace the translation label.
   

1. Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
   Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).