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Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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 & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the parking brake control. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CONTROL .
  3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to CONSOLE -- FLOOR .
  4. Remove the driver side front seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  5. Remove the 3 front parking brake cable bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  6. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the RR parking brake cable connector by releasing the locking tab.
    Fig 1: Locating RR Parking Brake Cable Connector Locking Tab
    G06094468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the front parking brake cable conduit from the LR parking brake cable.
    Fig 2: Locating Front Parking Brake Cable Conduit
    G06094459Courtesy 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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