Hydraulic Assembly

Fig. 2 Hydraulic Actuation Unit. Cougar, Thunderbird & 1989 Continental:

Fig. 3 Hydraulic Actuation Unit. Mark VII:

1. With hydraulic system discharged, disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove air cleaner housing and duct assembly.
3. Label, then disconnect electrical connectors from fluid level indicator, main valve, solenoid valve block, pressure warning switch, hydraulic pump motor and ground connector from master cylinder portion of actuation assembly.
4. Disconnect and cap three brake tube fittings. Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with any of the electrical connectors.
5. Remove trim panel under steering column. Disconnect actuation assembly push rod from brake pedal. Slide switch, push rod and plastic bushings off pedal pin.
6. Remove four retaining nuts, securing actuation assembly to brake pedal support bracket.
7. Remove actuation assembly from engine compartment.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Torque the four hydraulic unit to pedal support and brake tube lock nuts to 13-25 ft. lbs.