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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

The automatic adjustment park brake pedal assembly and the front park brake cable are serviced as a unit. The front park brake cable has no threads and is not adjustable.

  1. Ensure the park brake pedal is in the full released position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  3. Object Number: 492729  Size: SH
  4. Pull down on the front park brake cable.
  5. Remove the cable (3) from the cable connector (1).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the left closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  9. Remove the left carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  10. Pull back the carpet.
  11. Release the front park brake cable pass-through grommet from the floor panel.

  12. Object Number: 1665663  Size: SH
  13. Remove the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts (1, 2).
  14. Position the park brake pedal assembly away from the mounting studs.
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning light switch.
  16. Remove the park brake pedal assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1665663  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors to the park brake warning light switch.
  2. Install the park brake pedal assembly into the vehicle.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts (1, 2) to the vehicle.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 492729  Size: SH
  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Reconnect the front park brake cable (3) to the cable connector (1).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Position and fully seat the front park brake cable pass-through grommet.

  10. Object Number: 1665666  Size: SH
  11. If installing a new park brake pedal assembly, you must remove the park brake pedal and cable set pin (1).
  12. • To set the park brake cable tension rotate the tension release pin (1) 80 degrees and then pull down to remove.
    • Apply the park brake pedal 3 full cycles to complete the tension set.
  13. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  14. Install the left closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  15. Reposition the carpet.
  16. Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .