Ford Fusion: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control / Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). Removal and Installation

Removal

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

NOTE: The HCU and ABS module are released individually. A new HCU does not come equipped with an ABS module.

All vehicles

1. Remove the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

Vehicles with manual transmission

1. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder supply tube fitting.
   

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the ABS module electrical connector.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

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

   Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
   Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. Remove the nuts and the HCU.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts and the HCU bracket.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. NOTICE: Make sure the HCU and ABS module are clean and free of brake fluid or foreign material before separating the components. Do not allow any brake fluid or foreign material to enter the mating side of the ABS module or component damage can occur.

   Remove the screws and the ABS module. Discard the screws.
   Torque: 49 lb.in (5.5 Nm)

Installation

All vehicles

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
   

1. If a new HCU is being installed, carryout the IVD Initialization Sequence and Valve Calibration using the scan tool and following the scan tool on-screen instructions.
   

Vehicles with manual transmission

1. Bleed the clutch system.