Ford Fusion: Parking Brake and Actuation / Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service Mode Activation and Deactivation. General Procedures
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake
system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake
components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE:
EPB service mode is also known as EPB maintenance mode.
NOTE:
Carry out the following service mode activation procedure to deactivate the EPB system.
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Set the ignition to ON.
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Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch to the RELEASE (downward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and EPB.
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Set the ignition to OFF then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
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NOTE:
The EPB
system will be deactivated, preventing parking brake application until
service has been completed and service (maintenance) mode has been
deactivated. The yellow EPB indicator will be illuminated and Maintenance Mode will display on the message center.
NOTE:
When replacing rear brake pads in service
(maintenance) mode, the brake caliper piston must be compressed into the
caliper housing. The brake caliper piston does not have to be rotated
while compressing the piston.
Set the ignition to OFF then release the accelerator pedal and EPB switch.
Deactivation
NOTE:
Carry out the following service mode deactivation procedure to activate the EPB system.
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Set the ignition to ON.
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Press and hold the accelerator pedal and place the EPB switch in the APPLY (upward) position. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
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Set the ignition to OFF then set the ignition to ON within 5 seconds. Continue to hold the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
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NOTE:
The EPB
system will fully apply and release the parking brake to guarantee
sufficient air gap between the rear brake pads and brake disc.
Release the accelerator pedal and the EPB switch.
Activation
NOTE:
If the EPB
cannot be released using the switch carry out the following procedure.
If the battery is dead, jump start the battery to provide power and
release the EPB using the switch...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803..
Removal
WARNING:
Turn the ignition OFF and wait one minute to deplete
the backup power supply. Ignition must remain OFF until repair is
complete. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury or death in the event of an accidental deployment.
If a SRS fault is present, continue to Step 2. Otherwise, turn the ignition OFF, wait at least one minute a..