Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Release the park brake (5).

CAUTION: Before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with "live" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the "OFF" or "LOCK" position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the release handle.
4. Disconnect the connector from the parking brake switch.
5. Remove the bolts (2).
6. Disconnect the park brake cable (3) from the lever (1). The locating tab on the lever must be straightened to release the cable.
7. Remove the lever assembly.





INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the park brake cable (3) to the lever assembly. Bend the locating tab over the cable.
2. Install the lever assembly.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the bolts (2).
^ Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

4. Connect the connector to the park brake switch.
5. Install the release handle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Check the adjustment.