Parking Brake Control: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LHD shown, RHD similar.

All vehicles

Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console .
Remove and discard the lock nut.

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Remove and discard the parking brake cable adjustment nut.

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
1.5L
Remove the nuts and the heat shields.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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2.0L
Remove the nuts and the crossbrace.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Remove the nuts and position the heat shield to allow access to the parking brake cable equalizer.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

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All vehicles
Remove the parking brake cable equalizer plug.

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Press inward on the tabs and detach the parking brake cables from the bracket.

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1. Align the end of the front cable with the hole in the equalizer.
2. Rotate both rear cables upward.
3. Disconnect the front cable from the equalizer.
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Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.

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1. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Remove the nuts.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
3. Remove the nuts and the parking brake control and front cable assembly.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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