Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .

NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice .

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Relieve the park brake cable tension at the equalizer.
Disconnect the front cable from the rear cable that is to be replaced.
- For the right rear cable, disconnect the cable (3) from the clip (2).
- For the left rear cable, fully remove the equalizer nut from the equalizer stud, which is part of the left rear cable.

Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Cable

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Disconnect the retainer (1) that holds the cable to the support bracket. Use the J 37043 to release the retainer. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable & Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the park brake cable from the actuator lever.
Remove cable retaining pin from the support bracket and remove the park brake cable.