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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool


    Object Number: 177170  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Loosen the brake cable at the equalizer (2).

  3. Object Number: 177172  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cable from the mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the cable from the actuator lever.

  6. Object Number: 177173  Size: SH
  7. Remove cable from the support bracket using the J 37043 .
  8. Remove the parking brake cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 177173  Size: SH
  1. Place the cable in position.
  2. Install the cable on the support bracket using the J 37043 .
  3. Install the cable on the actuator lever.

  4. Object Number: 177172  Size: SH
  5. Install the cable on the mounting bracket.

  6. Object Number: 177170  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the nut on the equalizer in order to remove the slack in the cable.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .