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Parking Brake Release Solenoid Replacement LHD

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove left closeout/insulator panel to access the park brake lever assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panels, Gages and Console.
  2. Pull back the carpet to expose the park brake cable and lever assembly.

  3. Object Number: 107329  Size: SH
  4. Remove the park brake lever assembly mounting nuts (1, 2).
  5. Position the park brake pedal assembly away from the mounting studs.

  6. Object Number: 658944  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.

  8. Object Number: 666699  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic park brake release solenoid (2).
  10. Remove the automatic park brake release solenoid mounting bolt (1).
  11. Remove the automatic park brake release solenoid (2) from the park brake lever assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 666699  Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic park brake release solenoid (2) to the park brake lever assembly.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the park brake release solenoid mounting bolt (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the automatic park brake release solenoid mounting bolt to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the automatic park brake release solenoid (2).

  6. Object Number: 658944  Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.

  8. Object Number: 107329  Size: SH
  9. Install the park brake lever assembly to the mounting studs.
  10. Install the park brake lever assembly mounting nuts (1, 2).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake lever assembly mounting nut to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  12. Reposition the carpet.
  13. Install the left colseout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panels, Gages and Console.

Parking Brake Release Solenoid Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove right closeout/insulator panel to access the park brake lever assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panels, Gages and Console.

  2. Object Number: 658944  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.

  4. Object Number: 666699  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the automatic park brake release solenoid (2).
  6. Remove the automatic park brake release solenoid mounting bolt (1).
  7. Remove the automatic park brake release solenoid (2) from the park brake lever assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 666699  Size: SH
  1. Install the automatic park brake release solenoid (2) to the park brake lever assembly.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the park brake release solenoid mounting bolt (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the automatic park brake release solenoid mounting bolt to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the automatic park brake release solenoid (2).

  6. Object Number: 658944  Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.
  8. Install the right closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panels, Gages and Console.