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1997-2003 Ford F-150 ABS module Replacement

Common Knowledge and Reminders: Ensure your...

iFixit Library 1997-2003 Ford F-150 Moderate 45 minutes - 4 hours Guide 237339
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Before you begin

Common Knowledge and Reminders: Ensure your parking break is on as well as chocking the wheels to prevent your car from rolling away. Disconnect battery terminals as a precaution. You will need to bleed the brakes after this part is replaced. I believe in you, don't do anything stupid and you'll be fine.

Step 1

Locate the ABS module.

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  • The ABS module is under the Engine air filter housing, which is highly recommended to remove for ease of access.
Step 2

Remove the 4 screws surrounding the ABS module

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  • Be careful as these screws are prone so breaking and are a pain in the ass to drill out.
Step 3

Remove the old wiring harness from the ABS module by pulling the plastic tab out.

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  • Kinda self explanatory.
Step 4

Insert new wiring harness into new ABS module by mirroring the action of removing.

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  • Put the wiring harness on the new ABS module and push in the tab that secures it.
Step 5

Re-insert screws securing the ABS module

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  • Torque all screws to 35 inch pounds in an X pattern.
Step 6

Re-attach air filter housing

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  • Again, somewhat self explanitory.
Step 7

Bleed brakes

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  • Chris Fix has a great brake bleeding guide on youtube.
Step 8

Test and clear codes

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  • Once function has been restored, remove the code with an OBD2 code reader.