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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1255741  Size: SH
  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Remove the parking brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  3. Measure the thread length from the end of the pull rod to the hex nut and remove the nut.

  4. Object Number: 1255739  Size: SH
  5. Remove the parking brake cable ends from the parking brake cable rod and remove the parking brake cable rod.

  6. Object Number: 1255733  Size: SH
  7. Remove the parking brake cable from the rear backing plate assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1255737  Size: SH
  9. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the parking brake cable to the holding brackets, attached to the underbody near the fuel tank.

  10. Object Number: 1255736  Size: SH
  11. Remove the parking brake cable.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1255733  Size: SH
  1. Install the parking brake cable to the rear backing plate assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1255737  Size: SH
  3. Install the nuts and bolts securing the parking brake cable to the holding brackets, attached to the underbody near the fuel tank.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255736  Size: SH
  5. Install the parking brake cable.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake cable bracket securing bolts and nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1255739  Size: SH
  7. Install the parking brake cable rod and the parking brake cable ends.

  8. Object Number: 1255741  Size: SH
  9. Install the parking brake adjustment nut to the eye bolt pull rod of the parking brake lever assembly. Ensure to inspect the parking brake adjustment by referring to the original removal adjustment nut measurement taken in the removal procedure. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  10. Install the parking brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .