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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Electronic Brake Control Module: Service and Repair
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and remove battery from vehicle.
2. Remove battery tray and mounting bracket from vehicle.
3. Disconnect anti-lock brake wiring connector from anti-lock brake control module.
4. Remove two tubes from inlet ports and four tubes from outlet ports of anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit. Plug each port to prevent brake fluid from spilling onto paint and wiring.
5. Remove screw and anti-lock pump motor ground strap.
6. Remove three nuts retaining anti-lock brake control module assembly to anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket and remove assembly from vehicle.
7. Remove three anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket mounting bolts and anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket.
8. Remove five screws from anti-lock brake control module.
NOTE: Use caution removing control module from hydraulic control unit to avoid damage to the internal connector.
9. Remove anti-lock brake control module from anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
INSTALLATION
1. Position anti-lock brake control module onto anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
2. Install five screws.
3. Install anti-lock brake control module.
4. Position anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket. Install three mounting bolts. Tighten to 26 - 34 Nm (20 - 25 ft. lbs.).
5. Position anti-lock brake control module assembly into anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket. Install three retaining nuts and tighten to 16 - 24 Nm (12 - 17 ft. lbs.). Install anti-lock pump motor ground strap to frame rail. Tighten screw to 8 - 10 Nm (71 - 88 inch lbs.).
6. Connect four tubes to outlet ports on side of anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit and two tubes to inlet ports of anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit and tighten tube nuts to 14 - 24 Nm (11 - 17 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect connector to anti-lock brake control module. Tighten connector retaining bolt to 4.8 Nm (42 inch lbs.).
8. Install mounting bracket and battery tray.
9. Install battery and connect cables.
10. Bleed anti-lock brake control module.
1. Disconnect and remove battery from vehicle.
2. Remove battery tray and mounting bracket from vehicle.
3. Disconnect anti-lock brake wiring connector from anti-lock brake control module.
4. Remove two tubes from inlet ports and four tubes from outlet ports of anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit. Plug each port to prevent brake fluid from spilling onto paint and wiring.
5. Remove screw and anti-lock pump motor ground strap.
6. Remove three nuts retaining anti-lock brake control module assembly to anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket and remove assembly from vehicle.
7. Remove three anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket mounting bolts and anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket.
8. Remove five screws from anti-lock brake control module.
NOTE: Use caution removing control module from hydraulic control unit to avoid damage to the internal connector.
9. Remove anti-lock brake control module from anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
INSTALLATION
1. Position anti-lock brake control module onto anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
2. Install five screws.
3. Install anti-lock brake control module.
4. Position anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket. Install three mounting bolts. Tighten to 26 - 34 Nm (20 - 25 ft. lbs.).
5. Position anti-lock brake control module assembly into anti-lock brake hydraulic control bracket. Install three retaining nuts and tighten to 16 - 24 Nm (12 - 17 ft. lbs.). Install anti-lock pump motor ground strap to frame rail. Tighten screw to 8 - 10 Nm (71 - 88 inch lbs.).
6. Connect four tubes to outlet ports on side of anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit and two tubes to inlet ports of anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit and tighten tube nuts to 14 - 24 Nm (11 - 17 ft. lbs.).
7. Connect connector to anti-lock brake control module. Tighten connector retaining bolt to 4.8 Nm (42 inch lbs.).
8. Install mounting bracket and battery tray.
9. Install battery and connect cables.
10. Bleed anti-lock brake control module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.