Ford Fusion: Parking Brake and Actuation / Parking Brake Switch. Removal and Installation

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. On both sides.
   Detach the clips and remove the floor console upper side finish panels.
   

1. Detach the clips and remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
   

1. Remove the screws, detach the clips and remove the upper floor console finish panel.
   

1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

   On both sides.
   Release the push pin, clips starting from front to rear. Disengage the finger tab at the bottom rear corner and remove the floor console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 1. Remove the screws.
      
   2. Detach the clips and position the floor console upper support to access the parking brake switch.
      
   3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
      
   4. Remove the parking brake switch.
      

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.