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Removal & Installation (Front Cable & Conduit)

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  1. Pull out on the bottom of the parking brake control boot to disengage it from the plastic retainer. If necessary, pull the control handle upward.
  2. CAUTION: The control boot is held in position by a small plastic retaining tab that engages a notch in the control handle. See Figure . Failure to use care when removing the boot can result in damage to the tab and unnecessary replacement of the boot.
  3. Using a small screwdriver, carefully lift the retainer tab and slide the boot upward.
  4. Disconnect the parking brake warning indicator switch connector. See Figure .
  5. Using a screwdriver, push down on the tension arm until it is fully depressed. See Figure .
  6. Lock down the tension arm with a pin or screwdriver. See Figure .
  7. Raise and support the vehicle.
  8. Disconnect the rear parking brake cables. See Fig 1 .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Snap the front cable grommet out of the floor and remove the cable. See Fig 2 .
  11. To install, reverse removal procedures.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Parking Brake Cable Ends
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Fig 2: Identifying Cable Grommet
G00310879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.