2000 Mercury Cougar Parking cable replacement

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2000 MERCURY COUGAR
V6
FWD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

Does the main cable from the centre console lever split into two cables at a plate
How do I access the centre console assembly to detach an replace the cable
Should I replace cables working backwards from each wheel to minimize cable replacements
I am doing rotor and pad replacements as well so should I do the park cable repair while I have the calipars and rotors off
Do park cables on all vehicles only run to the rear wheel assemblies?

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This is all we have.
Release the parking brake.
Loosen the wheel nuts.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
Remove the wheel.
CAUTION: Support the exhaust pipe.

Remove the rear muffler. For additional information, refer to Section 309-00.
Remove the rear section of the exhaust system heat shield.

Detach the rear cables from the equalizer.

Vehicles with rear disc brakes

Disconnect the parking brake cable.
Pull back the parking brake lever.
Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever.
Detach the conduit retaining clip.
Detach the cable and conduit.
Remove the rear cable and conduit from the body clips.

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