Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Release the tension on the parking brake system. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE .
Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake switch.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Parking Brake Switch
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Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable from the parking brake control.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Brake Release Handle Cable From Parking Brake Control
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Remove the pin-retainer and the lower A-pillar trim panel.

Fig 3: Removing Pin-Retainer And Lower A-Pillar Trim Panel
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Remove the 3 parking brake control retaining nuts and position the parking brake control aside.

Fig 4: Removing 3 Parking Brake Control Retaining Nuts And Position Parking Brake Control Aside
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Disconnect the hood release cable from the parking brake control.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Hood Release Cable From Parking Brake Control
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Position the parking brake cable and conduit grommet through the floor pan and remove the parking brake control.

Fig 6: Positioning Parking Brake Cable And Conduit Grommet
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.