OEM 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Parking Brake Cable

2001 Ford Crown Victoria Parking Brake Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the front parking brake cable and conduit on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: Before starting to service or repair the front parking brake cable and conduit operators must first disengage the parking brake control system through its release handle. The air suspension switch in the luggage compartment should be disabled to halt electrical power flow and avoid sudden air spring behavior while servicing takes place. A hoisted vehicle requires a driver to pull the parking brake adjuster clip downwards followed by completing a full parking brake control activation. After pushing upward on the parking brake adjuster clip you can unlock it by releasing the parking brake control. Cable and conduit connections between the front parking brake and LH parking brake components should be separated at the cable connector using retaining tab pressure until the front parking brake cable and conduit retainer can be removed from the frame. First detach the frame-retaining screw of the inner front fender apron before lifting the apron to access the front parking brake cable and conduit. Lower the vehicle until you can pull the front parking brake cable and conduit through the frame opening that leads to the wheel housing. Lease the instrument close-out panel by unclipping its pushpins then disconnect the front parking brake cable along with conduit at the parking brake control area. The front parking brake cable and conduit needs to be pushed down before removal from inside the wheel housing. You should pass both front parking brake cable and conduit through the dash panel from inside the wheel housing until they reach the parking brake control. Complete the instrument close-out panel reinstallation together with pushpins before raising the vehicle. Position the front fender apron on the frame after installing both front parking brake cable and conduit and secure it with the retaining screw. Connect the front parking brake cable and conduit through the frame using the retainer and attach them to the LH parking brake rear cable and conduit at the cable connector. Set the proper cable tension before enabling the air suspension switch again.