Parking Brake System: Service and Repair

LEVER REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

NOTE: When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct pan number fastener for that application. If the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound, will be called out. The correct torque values must be used when installing fasteners that require them. If the above procedures are not followed, pans or system damage could result.

I. Negative (-) battery cable.

2. Two screws, one clip and parking brake lever cover from vehicle.

3. Parking brake switch electrical connector.

4. Parking brake cable locknut and spacer.

5. Two bolts and parking brake lever cover bracket from parking brake lever.

6. One bolt, disengage parking brake connecting rod from equalizer and remove parking brake lever from vehicle.

LEVER INSTALL OR RECONNECT

1. Parking brake lever to vehicle, engaging connecting rod to equalizer; secure lever with parking brake lever cover bracket and three bolts.
^Torque parking brake lever bolts to 16 Nm (2 lb. ft.).

2. Parking brake cable spacer and locknut to parking brake lever. Adjust to proper tension.

3. Parking brake switch electrical connector.

4. Parking brake lever cover; secure with two screws and one clip.

5. Negative (-) battery cable.