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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool


    Object Number: 479671  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front parking brake cable (5) at the equalizer (3).

  3. Object Number: 479672  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the front parking brake cable mounting bracket (1)
  5. Lower the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 480856  Size: SH
  7. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  8. Remove the carpet from the left side of the vehicle. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Remove the parking brake cable (2) from the parking brake lever reel (1).

  10. Object Number: 177173  Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the cable from the parking brake lever using the J 37043 .
  12. Remove the front cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 480856  Size: SH
  1. Install the front cable into the vehicle.
  2. Connect the cable (2) to the parking brake lever.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  4. Object Number: 479672  Size: SH
  5. Connect the front parking brake cable mounting bracket (1)

  6. Object Number: 479671  Size: SH
  7. Connect the front parking brake cable (5) at the equalizer (3).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Install the carpet to the left side of the vehicle. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  11. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .