Removal & Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Loosen Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector bolt and remove connector. The PCM is located next to park brake pedal assembly. Remove PCM bracket assembly screws and remove PCM. See Fig 1.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake switch. Relieve the tension on the parking brake system. Pull the front parking brake cable and conduit. Insert a suitable retainer in the parking brake assembly. See Fig 2.
Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable from the parking brake control. Unclip and remove the scuff panel. See Fig 3. Remove the cowl trim panel pushpin and remove panel. See Fig 4.
Remove the parking brake control retaining nuts. See Fig 5. Lower the parking brake control. Disconnect the hood release cable from the parking brake control. See Fig 6.
Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control. Remove the parking brake control. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Removing Powertrain Control Module (Gasoline Is Shown; Diesel Is Similar)

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Fig 2: Relieving Tension On Park Brake System

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Fig 3: Removing Scuff Panel

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Fig 4: Removing Cowl Trim Panel

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Fig 5: Locating Park Brake Pedal Assembly Retaining Nuts

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Fig 6: Removing Hood Release Cable From Park Brake Pedal Assembly

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