Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, review Warnings and Cautions Service Precautions .

Procedure below applies to either rear parking brake cable. Right cable is shown; left cable is typical.

1. Block tire and wheel assemblies so vehicle does not move once vehicle parking brake lever released.
2. Fully apply parking brake lever.
3. Remove center console. Center Console - Removal
4. Lower parking brake lever handle to released position.

WARNING: The automatic adjusting feature of this parking brake lever contains a clockspring loaded to approximately 19 pounds. Do not release the automatic adjuster lockout device unless the parking brake cables and equalizer are connected to the lever output cable. Keep hands out of automatic adjuster sector and pawl area. Failure to observe caution in handling this mechanism could lead to serious injury.










5. Grasp parking brake lever output cable by hand and pull upward. Continue pulling on cable until a screwdriver (pin punch or appropriate pin) (1) can be inserted through hole in left side of lever mechanism, behind sector gear (3) and out hole in right side of lever (2). This will lock parking brake automatic adjustment mechanism in place and take tension off parking brake cables.










6. Remove both rear parking brake cables (1) from parking brake cable equalizer (2).










7. Release parking brake cable housing from body as follows:
a. Place 12-point box end of 13 mm wrench (1) over parking brake cable retainer (2).
b. Push wrench onto retainer until retainer fingers are collapsed.
c. Push on end of parking brake cable housing, pushing it through wrench and out of vehicle body.

8. Raise and support vehicle. Service and Repair
9. Remove tire and wheel assembly from vehicle. Tires and Wheels - Removal
10. Unclip ABS wheel speed sensor from parking brake cable.









11. Grasp parking brake cable (1) between pivot wheel and apply lever, then pull outward until enough slack is present to remove cable from pivot wheel.
12. Remove cable end from apply lever on caliper.
13. Remove cable from caliper bracket (2) holding cable housing (1).










14. Remove screws (2) from three cable routing clamps.
15. Remove parking brake cable (1).