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Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Release the tension from the park brake cable system. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .

  3. Object Number: 741890  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the park brake warning lamp switch.
  5. Remove the front park brake cable end (3) from the lever reel assembly.
  6. Using the J 37043 , release the cable conduit end fitting (4) from the lever assembly (2).

  7. Object Number: 104495  Size: SH
  8. Remove the transmission shift control assembly mounting nuts.

  9. Object Number: 741890  Size: SH
  10. Remove the park brake lever assembly rear mounting nut.
  11. Raise the shift control assembly just enough to allow the park brake lever assembly (6) to be removed.
  12. Remove the console attachment bracket.
  13. Remove the lever assembly (6).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 741890  Size: SH
  1. Install the park brake lever assembly (6) into position.
  2. Install the console attachment bracket.

  3. Object Number: 104495  Size: SH
  4. Install the transmission shift control assembly into position.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the transmission shift control assembly mounting nuts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 741890  Size: SH
  8. Install the park brake lever assembly rear mounting nut.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  10. 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.
  11. Install the cable end (3) to the lever reel assembly.
  12. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the park brake warning lamp switch.
  13. Restore the tension to the park brake cable system. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling .
  14. Install the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.