Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair

Park Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




2. Relieve the cable tension at the park brake equalizer.




3. Disconnect the front cable from the connector (2).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the left side closeout/insulator panel.
6. Remove the left side front carpet retainers.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector at the park brake switch.




8. Remove the 3 park brake pedal assembly retraining nuts from the body mounting studs.




9. Remove the retaining clip and disconnect the cable button from the clevis.
10. Use the J 37043 to release and remove cable from the bracket on the pedal assembly.
11. Remove the park brake pedal assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the park brake assembly onto the body mounting studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the 3 park brake pedal assembly retaining nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the front park brake cable into the bracket on the park brake pedal assembly.




4. Insert the cable button into the clevis and install the retaining clip.
5. Connect the electrical connector to the park brake switch.
6. Reposition the carpeting properly.
7. Install the left side carpet retainers and the lower center pillar trim panel on the left side.
8. Install the left side closeout/insulator panel.
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
10. Install the front park brake cable through the park brake cable guides.




11. Connect the front park brake cable (1) to the rear cable (3) at the connector clip (2).




12. Tighten the nut on the equalizer in order to remove slack in the cable.
13. Lower the vehicle.