X-Type (X400) V6-2.5L (2005)
Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Service and Repair
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
Removal
All vehicles
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Connect a bleed pipe bottle to the caliper bleed nipple and loosen the bleed nipple.
4. Install pedal hold-down tool.
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Install the tool between the pedal and the seat frame.
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Turn the tool hand-wheel to depress and hold the pedal 60 mm (2.4 inch) from the 'OFF' position
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This will prevent loss of fluid from the reservoir through disconnected brake pipes.
5. Remove the bleed pipe and bottle.
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Tighten the caliper bleed nipple.
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Disconnect and remove the bleed pipe and bottle.
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Install the bleed nipple dust cap.
6. Disconnect the hydraulic control unit electrical connector.
Vehicles with stability assist
1. Disconnect the pressure sensor electrical connector.
All vehicles
1. CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the effected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
Disconnect the hydraulic control unit brake tubes.