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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 163812 Size: SH
  1. Release the park brake (5).
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Loosen the equalizer.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the release handle cable and grommet from the park brake pedal assembly.
  6. Depress the locking tabs and remove the release handle from the instrument panel.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake switch.
  8. Remove the bolts (2).
  9. Disconnect the park brake cable (3) from the lever (1). The locating tab on the lever must be straightened to release the cable.
  10. Depress the locking tabs on the park brake cable housing and remove the cable housing from the pedal assembly.
  11. Remove the lever assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the park brake cable housing to the park brake pedal assembly. Ensure that the locking tabs secure the housing to the assembly.

    2. Object Number: 163812 Size: SH
  2. Connect the park brake cable (3) to the lever assembly. Bend the locating tab over the cable.
  3. Install the lever assembly to the vehicle.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the bolts (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the connector to the park brake switch.
  6. Install the release handle to the instrument panel. Ensure the locking tabs secure the handle to the instrument panel.
  7. Install the release handle grommet and cable to the park brake pedal assembly.
  8. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .