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:
WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Note:The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
Switch the ignition on.
Note: The manual override lever is in ..
NOTE:
If an overnight drive is done, the fan air or road air blast can cause erroneous readings.
NOTE:
When diagnosing engine oil leaks, the source and location of the leak must be positively identified prior to repair.
Prior to carrying out this procedure, clean the cylinder
block, cylinder heads, valve covers, oil pan and flywheel/flexplate with
a suitable solvent to remove al..