Removal

REMOVAL

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

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. Disconnect wiring connector (3) at parking brake indicator switch.





8. Remove nut and bolt fastening lever in place.
9. Remove parking brake lever.