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Removal And Installation

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  1. Release the tension on the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release  .
  2. Remove the LH cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  3. NOTE: The parking brake control take-up spool tab may need to be bent aside to allow the cable to be removed.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Parking Brake Cable
    GF0003394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the front parking brake cables from the parking brake control.
  5. Release the front parking brake cable conduit from the parking brake control.
  6. Detach the cable conduit seal and remove the cable.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect the parking brake system for correct operation.