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.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
414-010Leak Test Adapter
414-011Leak Test Adapter
414-012Leak Test Adapter
414-013Leak Test Adapter
414-014Leak Test Adapter
414-015Leak Test Adapter
414-022Adapter, Leak Test
Leak detection
NOTE:
This test is meant to be a secondary check after a service
procedure is performed on the high voltage batt..