Lincoln F5AZ-2853-A Parking Cable Assembly

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.

To replace the front cable on 1988 and 1989 models, raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Release the parking brake, loosen the adjusting nut at the adjuster, disconnect the cable from the adjuster bracket, remove the clip retaining the cable to the body, disconnect the cable from the pedal assembly inside the vehicle, and finally, remove the cable down through the floorpan.

When reattaching the intermediate cable, ensure that the left rear cable is on top and attached to the forward end of the cable connector, while the right rear cable should be under the left rear cable and attached to the rear end of the connector.