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Removal and Installation of Parking Brake Cable for 20L Duratec-RS (Zetec)

Parking Brake and Actuation - Parking Brake Cable—2.0L Duratec-RS (Zetec) Focus RS 2003 (09/2002-)
Removal and Installation

Materials
Name
Specification
Anti-seize grease
SAM-1C9107A 

Removal

  1. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Section  501-12 Instrument Panel and Console.
  1. Release the parking brake.

  1. Remove the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
    1. Remove the retaining clip.
    1. Remove the adjustment nut.
  1. Remove the rear wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Section  204-04 Wheels and Tires.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
    Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or a suitable splint.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Support the front and rear muffler assembly with a suitable axle stand.
    Detach the front and rear muffler assembly from the front hanger insulators.

  1. Detach the front and rear muffler assembly from the front, center hanger insulator.

  1. Detach the front and rear muffler assembly from the rear, center hanger insulator.

  1. Detach the front and rear muffler assembly from the rear hanger insulator.

  1. Remove the front and rear muffler assembly.
    • Discard the gasket and nuts.

  1. Remove the front section of the exhaust heat shield.

  1. Remove the rear section of the exhaust heat shield.

  1. Detach the parking brake cables from the equalizer.
    • Turn the cable through 90 degrees.

  1. Detach the parking brake cables from the retaining clips.

  1. Disconnect the cable guides from the floor pan.

  1. Detach the parking brake cables from the support bracket.

  1. Detach the parking brake cables from the wheel knuckles.

  1. Detach the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
    1. Pull back the parking brake lever.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
    1. Remove the conduit retaining clip.
    1. Detach the cable and conduit from the brake caliper.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Coat the exhaust flexible pipe studs with anti-seize grease.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new gasket and nuts.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Adjust the parking brake.
    For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment in this section.

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