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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. Relieve the cable tension at the park brake equalizer.
    3. Fig 1: Adjusting Park Brake Tension At Equalizer Assembly
    GM732929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the front cable from the connector (2).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Cable Equalizer
    GM177170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front cable from the equalizer.
    5. Fig 3: Removing Front Cable From Equalizer
    GM717006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front cable from the cable guides.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the left side closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Remove the lower center pillar panel on the left side and the left side carpet retainers. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  9. Fold back the carpeting in order to gain access to the front park brake cable.
  10. Remove the retaining clip and disconnect the cable button from the clevis.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Retaining Clip
    GM648107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Use a 13 mm box-end wrench to release the retainer holding cable to the bracket on the pedal assembly.
  12. Remove the front cable from the vehicle.

    Note routing of the cable for installation.

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