Taurus X AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
2. Remove the RH rear bleeder cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH rear bleeder screw and
submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
3. Have an assistant hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
4. NOTE: Due to the complexity of the fluid path within the rear integral parking brake calipers, it is necessary to press and release the parking
brake during the bleed procedure.
Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the
RH rear bleeder screw.
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Press and release the parking brake 5 times.
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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
5. Tighten the RH rear bleeder screw to specification. Refer to Specifications.
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Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the LH rear brake caliper.
7. Remove the RH front bleeder cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH front bleeder screw and
submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
8. Have an assistant hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
9. Loosen the RH front bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the
RH front bleeder screw.
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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
10. Tighten the RH front bleeder screw to specification. Refer to Specifications.
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Remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
11. Repeat Steps 7 through 10 for the LH front brake caliper bleeder screw.
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Bleeding
