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Removal and Installation

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  1. Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
    2. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the luggage compartment. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  2. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
    3. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  3. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  4. Pull the parking brake adjuster clip downward.
    Fig 1: Pulling Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Downward
    G04583186Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Apply the parking brake control fully.
  6. Push up on the parking brake adjuster clip to lock the adjuster.
    Fig 2: Pushing Up On Parking Brake Adjuster Clip
    G04583187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
  8. Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake rear cable and conduit at the cable connector.
  9. Press the retaining tabs, and remove the RH parking brake rear cable and conduit from the frame bracket.
  10. Disconnect the LH parking brake rear cable and conduit retainer from the cable adjuster.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting LH Parking Brake Rear Cable
    G04583188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the RH parking brake rear cable and conduit bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  12. Disconnect the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the parking brake cable connector.
  13. Unclip the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the axle housing.
  14. Remove the parking brake rear cable and conduit.
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    16. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  16. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
  17. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.
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