Brake Fluid Reservoir

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Material:

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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 electrical connector from the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
^ Pull back the tab.
^ Press the clips.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. CAUTION: Make sure the filler cap does not become contaminated.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
3. Using a suitable clean suction device, drain the reservoir.
4. Install the brake fluid reservoir filler cap.
5. Remove the 2 brake fluid reservoir bolts.
6. Disconnect the battery junction box (BJB) electrical connectors.





7. Remove the BJB screw.

8. CAUTION: Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt contamination.

Disconnect the brake fluid reservoir-to-master cylinder tube.





Vehicles with manual transaxle

9. CAUTION: Cap the hose connections to prevent fluid loss or dirt contamination.

Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed tube.





All vehicles
10. Disconnect the brake fluid wiring harness.





11. Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the brake system.