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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Park Brake Cable to Caliper Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the left rear park brake cable and adjustment stud assembly from the equalizer assembly by removing the equalizer nut from the adjustment stud.
  3. Fig 1: Adjusting Park Brake Tension At Equalizer Assembly
    GM732929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the front park brake cable (1) from the right rear cable (3) at the connector clip (2).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Front Brake Cable Connected To Right Rear Cable
    GM717002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the equalizer assembly from the front park brake cable. Insert a flat bladed tool into the equalizer and lightly twist to reposition the equalizer retaining tab. This will release the assembly from the cable.
  7. Fig 3: Removing Front Cable From Equalizer
    GM717006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.