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Removal & Installation (Front Cable & Conduit)

  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. Using a screwdriver, push down on the tension arm until it is fully depressed. See Figure.
  5. Lock down the tension arm with a pin or screwdriver. See Figure.
  6. Remove the cable anchor pin. 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
    G00310878Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Grommet
    G00310879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.