Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Parking Brake Lever: Customer Interest
Parking Brake Release Button - Separates From Handle
BRAKE - PARKING - RELEASE BUTTON SEPARATES FROM THE HANDLE
Article No. 90-24-6
FORD:
1989-90 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989-90 COUGAR
ISSUE:
The console mounted parking brake release button may separate from the parking brake handle because its plastic tabs do not have enough
retention force. The control will not latch in an up position; the handle will apply parking brake force but will return to the down position as
the driver removes his/her hand.
ACTION:
Install a parking brake release button repair kit that consists of a button, spring and plastic sleeve. The sleeve improves release button
retention. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the floor console. Refer to the 1989/90 Thunderbird/Cougar Shop Manual, Section 45-31, for service details.
Figure 1
2.
Disengage the shield tab. Lift and rotate the plastic wire shield out of the way to provide working room, Figure 1.
Figure 2
3.
Using a screwdriver, pry the release rod retaining tab .25" (6.35 mm) away from the release rod, Figure 2.