F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2010)
Trailer Brake Control Module: Service and Repair
Trailer Brake Control (TBC) Module
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The trailer brake system is normally installed at the assembly plant, however, the system can be installed at the dealership but only if the vehicle
is equipped with the trailer tow option. This option can be confirmed by verifying the presence of both the 4-pin and the 7-pin connectors at the rear of
the vehicle as well as a receiver hitch. If the vehicle is not equipped with these 3 items, then it is not equipped with trailer tow and cannot have the
factory Trailer Brake Control (TBC) system installed.
On those vehicles equipped with the trailer tow option, the electrical connector for the TBC module is attached to the back of the coin bin/storage tray. If
the system is installed at the dealership, the TBC module will be installed in place of the coin bin/storage tray and the Instrument Cluster (IC) must be
configured to communicate with the TBC module. Refer to the Wiring Diagram Set 95 Trailer/Camper Adapter and Vehicle level Component Location
Views for connector and wiring information. Refer to Programmable Parameters in the Diagnosis and Testing for information on IC configuration. See:
Diagrams/Electrical Diagrams/Diagrams By Number See: Locations/Component Locations See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning
1. Remove the LH center instrument panel trim panel. For additional information, refer to Center Instrument Panel Trim Panel in Instrument Cluster /
Carrier &/or Interior Moulding / Trim.
2. Remove the 2 TBC module bolts.
3. Remove the TBC module.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
