For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement.
- Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.
- Release the tension from the park brake cable system at the front cable adjusting nut (1).
- Using ONLY hand tools, loosen the adjusting nut (1) completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.
- With the park brake lever (1) in the released position, release the rear park brake cable (2) ends from the cable equalizer.
- Release the rear cable fittings from the park brake lever bracket.
- Remove the park brake lever mounting nuts.
- Remove the park brake lever assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the park brake lever assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the park brake lever assembly mounting nuts and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Secure the rear cable fittings to the park brake lever bracket. Attempt to pull the park brake cables free of the lever bracket, to ensure that the retaining tabs on the fittings are properly secured.
- Install the cable ends to the cable equalizer.
- Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.
- Adjust the park brake cable tension. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
- Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
