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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
  3. Release the tension on the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE .
  4. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the 2 rear parking brake cables at the equalizer and release the front cable from the body bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Parking Brake Cable And Equalizer
    G06392858Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  6. Remove the nut from the parking brake control.
    • To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
  7. Remove the 2 bolts from the parking brake control.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the parking brake control.
    • Position the cable and equalizer through the floorpan.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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