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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Jimmy - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Parking Brake Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Park vehicle on a level ground and block the tires to prevent vehicle from moving.
  2. Release the park brake.
  3. Remove the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  4. Loosen the park cable at the equalizer.

    5. Object Number: 112 Size: SH
  5. Remove the brake release handle from the park brake lever.

    6. Object Number: 177269 Size: SH
  6. Remove the park brake assembly mounting bolts and nut.
  7. Remove the lever assembly.

    8. Object Number: 114 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
  9. Remove the brake cable retainer from the park brake lever bracket. Press in on the retaining fingers to remove the lever.

Inspection Procedure
    • Inspect brake cable for fraying, binding or kinking.
    • Replace frayed, bound, or kinked brake cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 177269 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the park brake assembly. Refer to Park Brake Lubrication .
  2. Install the brake lever assembly.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the park brake lever mounting bolts and the nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake lever retaining bolts and the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 114 Size: SH
  4. Install the park brake cable to the brake lever assembly.
  5. Install the brake cable retainer into the park brake lever bracket. Verify the brake cable retainer fingers expand when the retainer is inserted into the park brake lever bracket.

    6. Object Number: 112 Size: SH
  6. Install the brake release handle.
  7. Install the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  8. Adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .