Ford Explorer: Parking Brake and Actuation / Removal and Installation - Parking Brake Switch

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Move the front seats forward and rearward as necessary to access floor console components.

1. Release the clips and remove the RH (right-hand) floor console side trim panel.
   

1. Disconnect the RH floor console electrical connectors.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the LH (left-hand) floor console side trim panel.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the LH (left-hand) floor console side trim panel.
   

1. Remove the bolts and position the floor console rearward.
   Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

1. Open the console door.
   

1. Release the clips, detach the console top panel, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the console top panel.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the parking brake switch.
   Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: Anytime the parking brake switch electrical connector has been disconnected, the EPB system is deactivated and a DTC is stored in the EPB module. Perform the following step to restore the EPB system and clear the EPB 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. Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the EPB module Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).