Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position.
2. Remove the console.
3. With an assistant inside the vehicle, raise and support the vehicle.
4. Pull the parking brake cable and equalizer rearward.
5. CAUTION: Do not remove the steel pin until the parking brake cable and equalizer/rear cable and conduits are connected to the parking brake control. Pin removal releases the tension in the ratchet wheel causing the spring to unwind and release tension.
Insert a steel pin through holes in the lever to the ratchet wheel.
Parking Brake (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the parking brake system to
duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrica ...
Parking Brake Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2 ...
Other materials:
Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve
clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
Check valve angles.
Check margin width.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
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Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
1. CAUTION: If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the
refrigerant
into your recovery/recycling equipment.
Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment
designed for
capturing and storing contaminated refrigeran ...
