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Removal & Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
  3. Pull the parking brake adjuster clip downward.
    4. Fig 1: Pulling Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Downward
    GF0014001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Apply the parking brake control fully.
  5. Push upward on the parking brake adjuster clip to lock the adjuster.
    6. Fig 2: Pushing Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Upward
    GF0014004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
  7. Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the cable union.
  8. Unclip the scuff plate, the cowl side trim panel and remove.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Scuff Plate
    GF0014006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable from the parking brake control.
  10. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. For additional information, refer to the instrument panel exploded view in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION article.
  11. Loosen the PCM wiring connector bolt and disconnect the connector.
  12. Loosen the bulkhead wiring connector retaining bolt and disconnect the connector.
    • Position the bulkhead wiring connector aside for access.
    • Push the instrument panel side of the bulkhead wiring connector into the passenger compartment.
  13. Remove the steering column brace-to-parking brake control bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  14. Remove the instrument panel cowl side bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    GF0014008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the instrument panel cowl side nut.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    16. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Cowl Side Bolt
    GF0014009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Pull the instrument panel slightly rearward and retain it using a small block of wood.
    17. Fig 6: Blocking Instrument Panel Slightly Rearward
    GF0014010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  18. Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control.
  19. Remove the 3 parking brake control bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  20. Remove the parking brake control.
  21. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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