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Removal And Installation

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  1. Release the tension on the parking brake system. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release  in this article.
  2. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Switch Electrical Connector
    GF0006714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable and conduit from the parking brake control.
    Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Control
    GF0006715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 3 parking brake control retaining nuts and position the parking brake control aside.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood release handle.
  6. Position the parking brake cable and conduit grommet through the floor pan and remove the parking brake control.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.