DIY Request: Taking apart center console to adjust e-brake

[XuperXero]

Attempted this a couple of times during work to no avail (only 1 hr lunch break). Broke the back cover plastic clip where the hidden screw was. Now I have to request you guys... How the hell do I take apart the center console to adjust the e-brake?? Coming from Japanese cars, Ford is a lot more complicated than I expected and those goddamn freaking torx screws!!!

It used to be 10 minute job on my 88 MR2...

Feedback appreciated. Thanks in advanced!

 

[rodmoe]

Here it is not as easy as a honda either








Console without armrest

Torque : 2.5 Nm

Console with armrest

Torque : 2.5 Nm

Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Insert a 1.0 mm feeler gauge between the parking brake lever and the brake caliper bracket abutment, on both sides.
General Equipment : Feeler Gauge
Tighten the parking brake cable adjustment nut until movement is observed on one of the parking brake levers.

Remove the feeler gauges.



Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

[XuperXero]

Thanks rodmoe! That is definitely more than a 10 minute job...

 

[rodmoe]

Glad To Help

 

[PhilT]

That's ridiculous No wonder my recently acquired ST3 has to much lever movement