Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Brake Hose/Line: Service and Repair
Brake Hose
Front
REMOVAL:
WARNING:BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH
HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK
WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
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Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING:THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE
AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT
IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF
THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
Disconnect Front Brake Hose
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Disconnect the front brake hose.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove and discard the copper washers. Plug the front brake hose.
3. Disconnect the front brake hose.
Removing Front Brake Hose
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Remove the front brake hose.
1. Disconnect the front brake tube fitting and plug the tube.
2. Remove the clip.
3. Remove the brake hose.
INSTALLATION:
