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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the parking brake control. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Control .
  3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE article.
  4. Remove the driver side front seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING article.
  5. Remove the 3 front parking brake cable bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
  6. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the RR parking brake cable connector by releasing the locking tab.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Locking Tab
    GF0042269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the front parking brake cable conduit from the LR parking brake cable.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Conduit
    GF0042264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Release the front parking brake cable pass-through grommet from the vehicle underbody.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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