Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Pull the parking brake adjuster clip downward.

Fig 1: Pulling Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Downward

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Apply the parking brake control fully.
Push upward on the parking brake adjuster clip to lock the adjuster.

Fig 2: Pushing Parking Brake Adjuster Clip Upward

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Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the LH rear parking brake cable at the cable union.

Fig 3: Connector Between Front Parking Brake Cable & Rear Parking Brake Cable

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Press the retaining tabs and remove the front parking brake conduit from the frame bracket.

Fig 4: Removing Front Parking Brake Conduit From Frame Bracket

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Press the retaining tabs and disconnect the front parking brake cable conduit from the parking brake control bracket.
Remove the front parking brake cable bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the parking brake control.
Push the front parking brake conduit grommet through the body and remove the front parking brake cable.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the parking brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment .