Service Procedure

Inspection:

1. Using a flashlight, inspect the parking brake lever assembly for suspect date codes A1091, A1121, A1221, A1231, A1261, A1271, A1281, A1291, or A1301. These date codes are stamped into the inboard side of the parking brake pedal assembly approximately three (3) Inches above the pedal pad (see Figure 1).

If one of the suspect date codes listed above is found, proceed to Replacement. If the date code can not be easily identified, also proceed to Replacement.

If the date code is not one of those listed above, proceed to step 22 of Parking Brake Cable Adjustment.

Replacement:

1. Loosen parking brake cable under the vehicle.

2. Write down the owner's preset memory settings which will be lost when the battery is disconnected for reference later when resetting the memory functions. If a memory retention device is plugged into the cigarette lighter socket (such as "Memor-Eze", Snap-On Tool YA960, or Kent-Moore Tools KS295A or BT 9027), this step can be omitted. With the ignition in the "off" position, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.

3. Remove left lower I/P sound insulation.

4. Disable the Inflatable Restraint System (SIR). Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT, page 9J-A-3 of the 1991 Ninety Eight or 1992 Eighty Eight Service Manual. Disconnect the SIR inflator module circuit by disconnecting the YELLOW connector at the base of the steering column. Failure to disconnect the yellow connector may result in airbag deployment with personal injury.

5. Remove fuse block cover, set aside fuse block and light control module (if equipped).





6. Disconnect release handle cable (8) from lever assembly (1). See Figure 3, view A.

7. Disconnect parking brake cable (5) from lever assembly (see Figure 3, view D) after removing retaining clip (6), if so equipped.

8. Disconnect electrical connector (9) from parking brake switch (10). See Figure 3, view C.

9. Remove lever assembly attaching nuts (2 & 4). See Figure 3.

10. Remove parking brake lever assembly.

11. Transfer switch (10) and plastic shield (if so equipped) to new parking brake lever assembly.

12. Reverse steps 5 through 10 to install new lever assembly.

CAUTION: Parking brake cable and lever assembly are to be routed left of the transaxle shift cable. Do not place brake cable or lever assembly over shift cable. Torque two nuts at upper rear locations (2) and nut at lower front location (4) to 18 N-m (13 lb.ft.).


13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT, page 9J-A-3 of the 1991 Ninety Eight or 1992 Eighty Eight Service Manual. Reconnect the SIR inflator module circuit by connecting the YELLOW connector at the base of the steering column. Then reinstall the left lower I/P sound insulator.

14. With the ignition in the off position, reconnect the negative battery cable. If a memory retention device was not used, please reset (to the extent possible) all devices that lost their memory after the battery was disconnected.