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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Classic 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 174996 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the left carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Position the carpet aside.
  4. Remove the PCM and bracket. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.
  5. Remove the park brake lever (1) to gain access to the brake cable attachment points (2) and (4).
  6. Remove the park brake cable (4) from the park brake lever (1).
  7. Remove the carpet from the left side of the vehicle. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    9. Object Number: 175010 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front cable (2) at the connector clip (1).

    10. Object Number: 486683 Size: SH
  10. Remove the cable retainer (1) from the underbody.
  11. Remove the cable (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 486683 Size: SH
  1. Connect the park brake cable (2) to the vehicle.

    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.

  2. Connect the cable retainer (1) to the vehicle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the cable retainer bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 175010 Size: SH
  3. Connect the park brake cable (2) at the connector clip (1).
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Parking brake adjustment is not necessary. This is a self adjusting system and damage may result from attempting to adjust or modify this system in any way. It may be necessary to adjust the rear brakes to obtain the proper tension in the system.Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brake.

    6. Object Number: 174996 Size: SH
  6. Install the park brake cable (4) to the park brake lever (1).
  7. Install the park brake pedal and nuts (5).
  8. Install the PCM and bracket. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls.
  9. Install the carpet to the left side of the vehicle. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.