Parking Brake Cable Tension Release

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

1.

Remove the LH cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

2.

With the help of an assistant, release the parking brake cable tension by pulling down on the intermediate cable at the cable-to-cable union until the parking brake control sector rotates to its stop and a 4 mm (0.15 in) x 150 mm (5.9 in) retainer pin can be inserted.

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

3.

To reload the tension on the parking brake cable, follow the release procedure in reverse.
- Make sure the cable tension is reloaded slowly.