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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 37043 Park Brake Cable Release Tool


    Object Number: 748000  Size: SH
  1. Release the park brake if applied.
  2. Remove the park brake lever assembly. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

  5. Object Number: 1270838  Size: SH
  6. Remove the left rear park brake cable from the front cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side .

  7. Object Number: 1270831  Size: SH
  8. Remove the right rear park brake cable from the front cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .

  9. Object Number: 1270833  Size: SH
  10. Install J 37043  (1) on the front park brake cable.

  11. Object Number: 1270835  Size: SH
  12. Using the J 37043 , remove the front park brake cable from the retaining bracket.
  13. Tape the equalizer in a parallel position to the brake cable.
  14. Lower the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 1270847  Size: SH
  16. Install J 37043  (1) on the front park brake cable.
  17. Using the J 37043  (1), remove the front park brake cable.

  18. Object Number: 1270849  Size: SH
  19. Remove the park brake cable from the retaining bracket.

  20. Object Number: 1270845  Size: SH
  21. Remove the floor seal (1), from the floor panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1283147  Size: SH
  1. Install the front brake cable in the floor panel.
  2. Important: When installing the floor seal, ensure that it is properly seated in the floor panel to prevent leaks.


    Object Number: 1270839  Size: SH
  3. Install the floor seal (1).
  4. Raise the vehicle.

  5. Object Number: 1270835  Size: SH
  6. Install the front park brake cable in the retaining bracket.

  7. Object Number: 1270831  Size: SH
  8. Install the right rear brake cable in the equalizer.

  9. Object Number: 1270838  Size: SH
  10. Install the left rear brake cable in the equalizer.
  11. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  12. Lower the vehicle.

  13. Object Number: 1270849  Size: SH
  14. Install the front brake cable in the retainer.

  15. Object Number: 748000  Size: SH
  16. Install the park brake lever assembly. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement .