Ford Escape: Parking Brake and Actuation / Removal and Installation - Parking Brake Switch
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Release the clips and position aside the floor console upper trim panel.
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Lift the front of the upper trim panel to release the clips.
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Slide the upper trim panel forward to release the rear retaining tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
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Remove the screws and the parking brake switch.
Torque:
9 lb.in (1 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
Anytime the parking brake switch electrical connector has been
disconnected, the EPB system is deactivated and a DTC is stored in the
ABS module. Perform the following step to restore the EPB system and
clear the ABS module DTC .
Apply and release the parking brake twice within 5
seconds, pausing with the switch in the NEUTRAL position for
approximately one-half second between each apply and release.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
Remove the bolts and the display unit.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel t..
Overview
NOTICE:
Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a
catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the
lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and
completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison"
the catalyst. Continuous use of leaded fuel can destroy the catalyst and
render the catalytic converter useless. The..