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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

  3. Object Number: 1970039  Size: SH
  4. Pull down on the intermediate park brake cable and disconnect the intermediate park brake cable connector (1) from the front park brake cable (2).

  5. Object Number: 751609  Size: SH
  6. Using the J 37043 , compress the rear brake cable retainer.
  7. Remove the rear park brake cable from the cable bracket (1).
  8. Disconnect the park brake cable (2) from the park brake actuator lever (3).

  9. Object Number: 1970031  Size: SH
  10. Remove the park brake cable bracket nuts (1).
  11. Remove the park brake cable bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1970031  Size: SH
  1. Install the park brake cable bracket.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the park brake cable bracket nuts (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake cable bracket nuts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 751609  Size: SH
  5. Install the park brake cable to the park brake cable bracket (1).
  6. Ensure the locking tabs are properly seated.
  7. Connect the rear park brake cable (2) to the park brake actuator lever (3).

  8. Object Number: 1970039  Size: SH
  9. Connect the intermediate park brake cable connector (1) to the front park brake cable (2).
  10. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Cycle the park brake pedal 1 to 2 times.