Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

1. Remove the left side instrument panel insulator.
2. Remove the left carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Pull back the carpet for access.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



5. Relieve cable tension from the park brake system at the equalizer.



6. Disconnect the front cable (1) from the rear cable (3) at the connector clip (2).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector at the parking brake switch.



9. Remove the 3 park brake pedal assembly retaining nuts from the body mounting studs.



10. Remove the retaining clip and disconnect the parking brake cable (1) from the park brake pedal assembly.

Use the J 37043 in order to remove the cable from the pedal assembly.

11. Remove the park brake pedal assembly.

1. Install the park brake pedal assembly.



2. Connect the park brake cable (1) to the park brake pedal assembly and install the retaining clip.




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.

3. Install the 3 park brake pedal assembly retaining nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Connect the electrical connector to the parking brake switch.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



6. Connect the front cable (1) to the rear cable (3) at the connector clip (2).
7. Adjust the park brake system. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Position the carpet in place.
10. Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
11. Install the left side instrument panel insulator.