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:
Front Bumper
Special Tool(s)
Heavy-Duty Riveter
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A)
Removal and Installation
All vehicles except Cobra
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Front
Bumper Cover in this
section.
Cobra
2. Remove the charge ...
Heater Hose Coupling
Special Tool(s)
Remover, Heater Hose Inlet
Tube
412-042 (T85T-18539-AH)
Disconnect Tool, Heater Hose
412-127
Material
Item
Specification
MERPOL
-
ESE-M99B144-B
Disconnect
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install a ...
Clutch And Clutch Field Coil
Special Tool(s)
2-Jaw Puller
205-D026 (D80L-1002-L) or
equivalent
Installer, A/C Compressor Coil
412-065 (T89P-19623-EH)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (3.8L vehicles)
412-098 (T94P-19703-AH)
Holding ...
