Notice: Handling the parking brake cables during service requires extra care. Damage to the nylon coating reduces the corrosion protection. If the damage area passes through the nylon coating, increased parking brake effort could result. Avoid contacting the protective coating with sharp-edge tools or the sharp surfaces of the vehicle underbody.
Important: When serving the left park brake cable, the fuel tank DOES NOT have to be removed.
Important: When performing this service procedure, the fuel tank will only drop about four inches when supported by the pole jack. It is not necessary to lower the fuel tank any further than that.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the park brake cable retaining nuts to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten park brake cable retaining bracket bolt to 20 N·m
(15 lb ft).