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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650).
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake switch.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Parking Brake Switch
    G01543401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Relieve the tension on the parking brake system.
    1. Pull the front parking brake cable and conduit (2853).
    2. Insert a suitable retainer in the parking brake control (2780).
      Fig 2: Relieving Tension On Parking Brake System
      G01543402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable from the parking brake control.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Parking Brake Release Handle Cable From Parking Brake Control
    G01543403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Unclip and remove the scuff panel.
    Fig 4: Unclipping And Removing Scuff Panel
    G01543404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the cowl trim panel.
    1. Remove the pushpin.
    2. Remove the cowl trim panel.
      Fig 5: Removing Cowl Trim Panel
      G01543405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the parking brake control retaining nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing Parking Brake Control Retaining Nuts
    G01543406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Lower the parking brake control.
  10. Disconnect the hood release cable from the parking brake control.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Hood Release Cable From Parking Brake Control
    G01543407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Front Parking Brake Cable And Conduit From Parking Brake Control (1 Of 2)
    G01543408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Front Parking Brake Cable And Conduit From Parking Brake Control (2 Of 2)
    G01543409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the parking brake control.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 10: Removing Parking Brake Control
    G01543410Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.