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How to Replace a Traction Control Module in a 2004 Mustang

Traction control may be any method of reducing the loss of traction that occurs when the driver applies too much throttle for the current road conditions. It is a secondary function of the anti-lock braking system, or ABS, in a 2004 Mustang. A hydraulic control unit, or HCU, typically has a hydraulic line for each wheel and and an additional line for the master brake cylinder. An HCU with traction control has a sixth hydraulic line for the traction controls brake cylinder.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the Mustangs battery with a socket wrench. Detach the electrical connector from the ABS control module. The ABS control module is a small, box-shaped component that sits on top of the HCU in the engine compartment. The traction control module, or ABS control module, determines the braking force to apply to each wheel in order to minimize the loss of traction.

2

Remove the brake lines from the HCU with a socket wrench. Plug the open ends of the brake lines with shop rags to prevent brake fluid from leaking out of the brake lines.

3

Remove the nuts that attach the HCU to its bracket with a socket wrench, and detach the HCU from its bracket. Detach the electrical connector from the brake pump motor.

4

Disconnect the mounting screws from the ABS control module with traction control by using a socket wrench. Separate the ABS control module from the HCU.

5

Mount the new ABS control module with traction control to the HCU. Fasten the mounting screws for the ABS control module with a socket wrench. Connect the electrical connector for the brake motor pump.

6

Mount the HCU to its bracket, and tighten the bracket nuts to 13 foot-pounds with a torque wrench. Remove the shop rags from the open brake lines, and attach the brake lines to the HCU. Tighten the fittings for the brake lines to 14 foot-pounds with a torque wrench.

7

Attach the electrical connector for the ABS control module. Connect the battery cable to the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench.

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