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.
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Release the clips and remove the RH (right-hand) floor console side trim panel.
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Disconnect the RH floor console electrical connectors.
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Release the clips and remove the LH (left-hand) floor console side trim panel.
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Release the clips and remove the LH (left-hand) floor console side trim panel.
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Remove the bolts and position the floor console rearward.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Open the console door.
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Release the clips, detach the console top panel,
disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the console top panel.
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Remove the bolts and the parking brake switch.
Torque:
17 lb.in (1.9 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 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).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...
Other information:
WARNING: If your vehicle is involved in a crash, have the seatbelts and
associated components inspected as soon as possible. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts...
Canceling the Set Speed
Press the button or tap the brake
pedal.
The set speed does not erase.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press the button.
Your vehicle speed returns to the previously set speed and gap setting. The set
speed displays continuously in the information display when the system is active...
Categories
4 Inch Display
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A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
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