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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 37043 Park Brake Cable Release Tool


    Object Number: 109  Size: SH
  1. Release the park brake, if applied.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the right rear park brake cable from the equalizer.

  4. Object Number: 796225  Size: SH
  5. Remove the spring from the equalizer, if equipped.

  6. Object Number: 795848  Size: SH
  7. Remove the park brake from the connector.

  8. Object Number: 794051  Size: SH
  9. Using the J 37043 (1), collapse the locking tabs on the park brake cable.

  10. Object Number: 796226  Size: SH
  11. Remove the park brake cable from the equalizer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 796226  Size: SH

    Important: When installing the park brake cable in the equalizer, ensure that the locking tabs on the park brake cable are properly seated against the equalizer.

  1. Install the park brake cable in the equalizer.

  2. Object Number: 795848  Size: SH
  3. Install the park brake cable in the connector.

  4. Object Number: 109  Size: SH
  5. Install the right rear park brake cable in the equalizer.

  6. Object Number: 796225  Size: SH
  7. Install the equalizer spring.
  8. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.