Park Brake Cable Replacement - Front

Park Brake Cable Replacement - Front

^ Tools Required
- J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the floor console.
2. Release the tension from the park brake cable system.
3. Remove the front park brake cable end (3) from the lever reel assembly.
4. Using the J 37043, release the cable conduit end fitting (4) from the lever assembly (2).





5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Release the front cable (3) end from the right cable connector (1).





7. Disconnect the front cable (3) conduit end fitting from the cable equalizer (1).
8. Release the front cable from the retaining strap along the left side of the axle.





9. Remove the front cable guide retaining bolt.
10. Release the front cable pass-thru grommet from the vehicle underbody.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the rear seat cushion.
13. Remove the left side carpet retainer.
14. Reposition the carpet for access to the cable.
15. Release the cable from the retaining clip on the floor pan.
16. Remove the front cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the front park brake cable into the vehicle.
2. Position the cable through the pass-thru opening to the vehicle underbody.
3. Install the cable pass-thru grommet to the vehicle floor pan. Ensure that the grommet is fully seated.
4. Secure the cable to the retaining clip on the floor pan.
5. Install the carpet back into position.
6. Install the left side carpet retainer.
7. Install the rear seat cushion.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

9. Install the front park brake cable guide retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





10. Secure the front cable into the retaining strap along the left side of the axle.
11. Connect the front cable (3) conduit end fitting to the cable equalizer (1).





12. Secure the front cable (3) end to the right cable connector (1).
13. Lower the vehicle.





14. Install the front park brake cable to the lever assembly (2). Ensure that the conduit end fitting (4) is properly secured to the lever assembly.
15. Install the cable end (3) to the lever reel assembly.
16. Restore the tension to the park brake cable system.
17. Install the floor console.