Parking Brake Control: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

1.

Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles With: Center Armrest . Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles Without: Center Armrest .

2.

Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.

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3.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

4.

Remove and discard the nuts, detach the exhaust pipe and discard the gasket.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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5.

Remove the nuts and position the exhaust heat shield forward.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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6.

Detach the front parking brake cable from the equalizer.

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7.

NOTE: During installation, make sure the cable seal is fully seated.

Remove the parking brake control.
- 1.
  
  Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector
- 2.
  
  Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- 3.
  
  Detach the cable seal and remove the parking brake control.

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