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For 1990-2009 cars only

Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 1252048  Size: SH
  1. Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  2. Release the parking brake.
  3. Notice: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  5. Check the parking brake cables for free movement.

  6. Object Number: 1252049  Size: SH
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Move the front seats backward to ensure there is enough working space.
  9. Pry off the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket-screws.
  10. Unfasten the screws that secure the parking brake console hood to the tunnel brackets.

  11. Object Number: 1252050  Size: SH
  12. Raise the console hood to expose the parking brake lever assembly and the adjustment nut.

  13. Object Number: 1252052  Size: SH
  14. Partially raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  15. Turn the adjustment nut on the lever assembly until the wheels are difficult to turn.
  16. Loosen the nut until the rear wheels are just free to turn.

  17. Object Number: 1252049  Size: SH
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  20. Position the parking brake console hood and fasten it to the tunnel brackets with the screws.
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  22. Snap in the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.
  23. Adjust the front seats to their previous position.