Section 06-09B: Brake, Anti-Lock, 4-Wheel
1996 Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Hydraulic Control Unit

Removal

  1. Disconnect battery positive cable.

  1. Disconnect 8-pin connector attaching anti-lock hydraulic control unit (2C215) to wire harness, and disconnect 4-pin connector attaching pump motor to harness.

  1. Remove two tubes from inlet ports and three tubes from outlet ports of anti-lock hydraulic control unit. Plug each port to prevent brake fluid from spilling on paint and wiring.

  1. Remove three nuts retaining anti-lock hydraulic control unit to mounting bracket and remove anti-lock hydraulic control unit from vehicle.

Installation

  1.  CAUTION: Bronco anti-lock hydraulic control unit is not interchangeable with other units. Be sure to replace with correct part.

    Insert anti-lock hydraulic control unit into mounting bracket. Install three retaining nuts and tighten to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

  1. Connect three tubes to outlet ports on side of anti-lock hydraulic control unit and two tubes to inlet ports on front of anti-lock hydraulic control unit. Tighten tube fittings to 14-24 Nm (10-18 lb-ft).

  1. Connect 8-pin connector and 4-pin connector to harness.

  1. NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

    Connect battery positive cable.

  1. Bleed hydraulic control unit, refer to Section 06-06. Check for fluid leaks.

    Anti-Lock Hydraulic Control Unit

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    12234Tube
    22L454Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
    3N806880Clip
    42B557Hose
    52C204Front Brake Anti-Lock Sensor
    6N806816Clip
    72263Tube
    816054Fender Apron
    92C279Anti-Lock Brake Electronic Control Module
    102C215Anti-Lock Hydraulic Control Unit
    112B112Tube
    122250Clip