Escape 4WD L4-2.3L VIN H Hybrid (2005)
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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with
the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with
water.
CAUTION: Do not allow the master cylinder brake fluid to overflow from the reservoir. Brake fluid may damage the high-voltage components.
NOTE: Bleeding the hydraulic control unit (HCU) is required only when removing or installing the HCU, master cylinder, or opening the lines to the
HCU.
NOTE: The ignition key must be in the ON position when checking the brake fluid level.
NOTE: Make sure that the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark.
1. NOTE: Do not apply pressure to the hydraulic brake system.
Install the pressure bleeder to the vehicle.
2. Install rubber drain hoses to the brake bleeder screws and submerge the open ends of the hoses in clean brake fluid.
3. NOTE: Carrying out the service bleed function drives trapped air from the HCU. Subsequent bleeding removes the air from the brake hydraulic
system through the bleeder screws.
NOTE: Adequate voltage to the HCU module is required during the system bleed.
Connect the diagnostic tool.
4. Using the pressure bleeder, apply 2 bars of pressure to the brake system.
5. Access the service bleed function on the diagnostic tool.
6. NOTE: The diagnostic tool indicates when the service bleed procedure is not followed correctly. Continue with the service bleed procedure after
correcting the condition. Refer to the service Bleed Error codes chart.
While following the instructions on the diagnostic tool, apply the brake pedal 1 full stroke and then completely release the brake pedal.
7. Continue to follow the instructions on the diagnostic tool to complete the service bleed procedure.