Genuine Lincoln Town Car Parking Brake Cable

Lincoln Town Car Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Answers

• Cable Assy - Parking Brake
  1W7Z-2A635-AA
  Q: How to replace the front, intermediate, and transverse cables in a Lincoln Town Car?

  A: For 1989 and earlier models, to replace the front cable, raise the vehicle, fully release the parking brake, and loosen the adjusting nut. Disconnect the cable from the adjuster bracket, remove the retaining clip, disconnect the cable from the pedal assembly, and remove it. Install by inserting the cable through the floorpan holes and attaching it to the control assembly. Fasten the cable to the adjuster bracket.For the intermediate cable, remove the adjusting nut, disconnect the cable ends, and remove the cable and adjuster bracket assembly. Install the equalizer assembly and reconnect the cable ends.For the transverse cable, remove the adjusting nut, disconnect the cable ends, and remove any retaining clips or brackets. Install the retaining clips or brackets before reconnecting the cable ends.For 1990 and later models, the front cable requires a special tool for disconnection. Trim panels, Powertrain Control Module (PCM), and fuse box should be removed. The vehicle should be raised, the parking brake released, and with help, use the special tool to release tension on the parking brake cable. Disconnect the front cable from the rear cable and from the take-up reel. Remove screws retaining the left inner fender panel, and remove the cable. Install the new cable, connect it to the take-up reel and rear cable, and remove the tool. Apply and manually release the parking brake.For the intermediate and rear cables, release the parking brake, raise the vehicle's rear, disconnect the rear cable from the lever, and disconnect the left and right rear cables. If replacing the intermediate cable, disconnect it from the front cable connector. Install by reversing the removal process.