Hydraulic unit pressure switch (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: To remove the pressure switch from the hydraulic unit in situ, Ford tool No 12-008 or a locally made equivalent will be required. The switch may be removed without special tools after removing the hydraulic unit complete or the pump above. A new O-ring must be used when refitting the switch.
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Depressurise the hydraulic system by pumping the brake pedal at least 20 times, or until it becomes hard.
3 Disconnect the multi-plug from the switch, then unscrew and remove the switch.
Refitting
4 Refit the switch using a new O-ring.
Position the plastic sleeve so that the drain hole faces the pump motor, then tighten the switch (see illustration).
19.4 Refit the pressure switch with the drain hole (arrowed) in the plastic
sleeve facing the pump motor - ABS
5 Reconnect the multi-plug and the battery.
6 On completion, bleed the complete hydraulic system and check for leaks around all disturbed components.
See also:
Seats - removal and refitting
Front seat
1 Slide the seat fully forwards, and on seats
with height adjustment unhook the tension
spring from the rear crosstube. Where
applicable, disconnect the wiring from the
seat heating pa ...
Rear anti-roll bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Slacken the left-hand roadwheel bolts, raise
and support the rear of the car on stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Remove the
roadwheel.
2 Lever the shackles from the right and ...
Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
Models with rear drum brakes
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side members.
2 Remove the relevant driveshaft.
3 Remov ...
