Lincoln Aviator: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control / Removal and Installation - Electric Brake Booster (EBB)

Removal

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

NOTE: The EBB and the ABS module are serviced as an assembly and should not be separated.

1. NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current ABS module installed. If the current ABS module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the ABS module following the onscreen instructions.
   

1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
   Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the BCMC cover.
   

1. 1. Remove the nut and position aside the cable aside.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   2. Fully loosen the BCMC connector bolts.
      Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

1. Release the tabs and remove the BCMC.
   

1. Remove the bolts, detach the wiring retainers and then remove the BCMC support bracket.
   Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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

   NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.

   Disconnect the remote brake fluid reservoir tube and drain the fluid into a suitable container.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Remove the brake tube routing clip.
   

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

   NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

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

1. Detach the clips and lower the LH side of the steering column cover.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. The switch plunger must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.

   Remove the stoplamp switch.
   Refer to: Stoplamp Switch (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Push inward on the tabs and remove the clevis pin.
   

1. NOTE: The LH lower nut can be removed from underneath the instrument panel and the remaining 3 nuts through the steering column cover opening.

   Remove the EBB nuts in the order shown.
   Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

1. Remove the clip and the EBB.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the ABS module following the on-screen instructions.
   

1. Carry out the ABS Calibration and the Brake System Pressure Bleeding service functions using the scan tool and following the diagnostic scan tool on-screen instructions.
   

1. Carry out the anti-theft key programming.
   Refer to: Anti-Theft Key Programming - Scan Tool (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), General Procedures).