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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Handling of the parking brake cables during service requires extra care. Damage to the nylon coating reduces the corrosion protection. If the damaged area passes through the seal, increased parking brake effort could result. Avoid contacting the coating with sharp-edged tools, or the sharp surfaces of the vehicle underbody.

  1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 109  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the right rear cable at the equalizer.
  4. Remove the retainer.
  5. Disconnect the left side sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  6. Object Number: 116  Size: SH
  7. Remove the retainer and the grommet.

  8. Object Number: 114  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the cable from the lever.

  10. Object Number: 116  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the front cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 116  Size: SH
  1. Install the front cable.

  2. Object Number: 114  Size: SH
  3. Connect the retainer and the grommet. All retaining fingers must be completely through the hole.
  4. Connect the cable to the lever.
  5. Install the left side sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.

  6. Object Number: 116  Size: SH
  7. Install the retainer.

  8. Object Number: 109  Size: SH
  9. Connect the right rear cable to the equalizer and to the nut.
  10. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .
  11. Lower the vehicle.