Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
assembly at the center of the bracket mounting hole. See Figure 4.
9.
Lower the parking brake handle back down, then disconnect and remove the parking brake indicator lamp switch. See Figure 5.
10.
Remove the parking brake control assembly retaining bolts.
11.
Release cable tension by pulling the control assembly forward far enough to rotate the self-adjuster reel while an assistant inserts a suitable steel
lockpin through the hole in the lever and behind the cam on the sector gear. See Figures 5 and 6. This locks the sector gear in the "cable-released"
position.
12.
Disconnect the cable barrel from the self-adjuster reel and remove the control assembly from the vehicle.
CONTROL ASSEMBLY MODIFICATION
1.
Position the control assembly in a vise.
CAUTION
The plastic handle cover must be removed or it will be damaged during the cutting procedure.
Covers are not serviced separately.
2.
On 1994-2000 model year vehicle control assemblies, remove the plastic handle cover by disengaging the locking tabs (one on each side) from the
underside of the handle using a small screwdriver or other suitable tool.
CAUTION
Be sure to cut only the kickout tab. Do not cut the handle or any other part of the control assembly.
