Lincoln Corsair: 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.

1. Open the floor console stowage bin lid.
   

1. Remove the bolt, detach the clips and remove the floor console LH side trim panel.
   Torque: 33 lb.in (3.7 Nm)

1. On RH side.
   Release the clips and remove the fuse block trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.

   
   Remove the floor console RH side trim panel.
   

   1. NOTICE: The pin-type retainer must be cut prior to removal or the climate control housing may be damaged.

      Cut and discard the RH side trim panel pin-type retainer.
      Use the General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers
   2. Release the floor console RH side trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws, detach the retainers and remove the floor console upper trim panel.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
   

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 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.