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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Park Brake Cable to Caliper Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: Adjusting Park Brake Tension At Equalizer Assembly
    GM732929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Relieve the cable tension at the park brake equalizer.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Parking Brake Adjustment
    GM177170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the front cable from the connector (2).
    4. Fig 3: Installing/Removing Equalizer Assembly From Front Park Brake Cable
    GM717006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front cable from the equalizer.
  5. Remove the front cable from the cable guides.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Remove the left side closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Remove the lower center pillar panel on the left side and the left side carpet retainers. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Fold back the carpeting in order to gain access to the front park brake cable.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Retaining Clip
    GM648107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the retaining clip and disconnect the cable button from the clevis.
  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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