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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1610970  Size: MF

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Important: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  2. With the park brake lever fully released, completely back off the cable adjustment nut.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

1

Park Brake Cable Equalizer

Tip

    • Carefully position the driveline tunnel insulator downward just enough to access the cable equalizer.
    • Rotate the front cable end to release the cable from the equalizer.

2

Park Brake Cable at the Rear Brake Caliper Cable

Tip

    • Release the wheel speed sensor harness clips from the park brake cable.
    • Disconnect the park brake cables from the park brake actuator levers on the brake calipers.

3

Park Brake Cable Retainer

4

Park Brake Rear Cable Assembly

Tip

    • Move the cable conduit rearward to clear the tunnel bracket, then lift the cables to release the cables from the bracket.
    • The rear park brake cable is a one piece assembly.