Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Loosen parking brake cable adjuster to relieve tension on parking brake cables.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Remove I/P sound insulator panel to access lever assembly. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
5. Pull back carpet to expose parking brake cable.
6. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from lever assembly.





7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the parking brake switch.
Disconnect the vacuum line (2) from the brake release solenoid.





8. Remove the parking brake lever assembly attaching nuts (1).
Remove the parking brake lever assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install parking brake lever assembly to the mounting studs.
2. Install lever attaching nuts (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

- Tighten the parking brake lever nuts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the parking brake switch.
Connect the vacuum line (2) to the parking brake release solenoid.





4. Connect the front parking brake cable to the lever assembly.
5. Reposition carpet.
6. Install the I/P sound insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
7. Raise and suitably support to vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Adjust the parking brake.
9. Lower the vehicle.