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For 1990-2009 cars only

Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

  1. Release the park brake lever.

  2. Object Number: 1869863  Size: SH
  3. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.
  4. Remove the park brake cable adjuster nut (1).

  5. Object Number: 1869864  Size: SH
  6. Remove the park brake cable retaining clip (1).
  7. Remove the front park brake cable from the park brake lever.
  8. Remove the driver and passenger side cowl side trim panels. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement.

  9. Object Number: 1869867  Size: SH
  10. Carefully position the driver side floor carpet rearward to expose the front park brake cable.
  11. Release the front park brake cable retainer (1) from the stud on the driveline tunnel.

  12. Object Number: 1869868  Size: SH
  13. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.
  14. Remove the front park brake cable cowl bolt (1).
  15. Reach through the instrument panel compartment opening and release the front park brake cable from the retainers on the HVAC module.

  16. Object Number: 1869869  Size: SH
  17. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  18. Remove the front park brake cable lower bolt (2).
  19. Release the front park brake cable pass-through grommet (1).

  20. Object Number: 1869870  Size: SH
  21. Disconnect the rear park brake cables (3) from the equalizer.
  22. Remove the front park brake cable conduit (1) from the cable mounting bracket.
  23. Remove the front park brake cable assembly (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1869870  Size: SH
  1. Install the front park brake cable assembly (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the front park brake cable conduit (1) to the cable mounting bracket.
  3. Connect the rear park brake cables (3) to the equalizer.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1869869  Size: SH
  5. Install the front park brake cable lower bolt (2) and tighten to  20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  6. Install the front park brake cable pass-through grommet (1).
  7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 1869868  Size: SH
  9. Install the front park brake cable cowl bolt (1) and tighten to  20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  10. Reach through the instrument panel compartment opening and install the front park brake cable to the retainers on the HVAC module.
  11. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.

  12. Object Number: 1869867  Size: SH
  13. Install the front park brake cable retainer (1) to the stud on the driveline tunnel.
  14. Carefully position the driver side floor carpet to the front floor.

  15. Object Number: 1869864  Size: SH
  16. Install the front park brake cable to the park brake lever.
  17. Install the front park brake cable retaining clip (1).
  18. Install the driver and passenger side cowl side trim panels. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement.

  19. Object Number: 1869863  Size: SH
  20. Loosely install the front park brake cable adjuster nut (1).
  21. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
  22. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement.