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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 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 Front Brake Cable Connected To Right Rear Cable
    GM717002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Remove the left side closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  6. Remove the left side front carpet retainer. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector at the park brake switch.
  8. Remove the 3 park brake pedal assembly retaining nuts from the body mounting studs.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Park Brake Pedal Assembly Retaining Nuts
    GM177091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the retaining clip and disconnect the cable from the clevis.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Retaining Clip
    GM648107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Use a 13 mm box-end wrench to release and remove the cable from the bracket on the pedal assembly.
  11. Remove the park brake pedal assembly.
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