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Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Electric Parking Brake)

Fig 1: Parking Brake Cable & Components
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Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Electric Parking Brake)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Release the electric parking brake using electrical release:
    1. Set ignition in Run mode and put your foot on top of the service brake.
    2. Press the parking brake switch down and hold for 5 seconds, then a solid yellow telltale is shown on instrument panel.
    3. Press the parking brake switch again within 5 seconds, then a flashing yellow telltale is shown on instrument panel.
  2. Release the electric parking brake using manual release:
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard)
    2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
    4. Remove the rubber plug.
    5. Using a square tool with measure 3,2 mm (1/8 in) release the tension of the cable.
    6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) .
1 Electric Parking Brake Module Cable
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
6 N.m (53 lb in)
2 Retainer Washer (Qty: 2)
3 Parking Brake Cable to Rear Brake
4 Retainer Washer (Qty: 2)
5 Parking Brake Cable