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:
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV)
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.
You shift ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new HVAC module, it is necessary to upload the module
configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the HVAC
module. This information must be downloaded into the new HVAC module
after installation.
If installing a new HVAC module, upload the configuration informa..