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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the front park brake cable into the vehicle.
  2. Position the cable through the pass-thru opening to the vehicle underbody.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Park Brake Cable
    GM169064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the cable pass-thru grommet to the vehicle floor pan. Ensure that the grommet is fully seated.
  4. Secure the cable to the retaining clip on the floor pan.
  5. Install the carpet back into position.
  6. Install the left side carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (Sedan) or Carpet Retainer Replacement (Coupe) in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear in Seats.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the front park brake cable guide retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Secure the front cable into the retaining strap along the left side of the axle.
  11. Connect the front cable (3) conduit end fitting to the cable equalizer (1).
    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Brake Cable Conduit
    GM169061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Secure the front cable (3) end to the right cable connector (1).
    Fig 3: View Of Park Brake Cable
    GM492729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    13. Fig 4: View Of Park Brake Lever Assembly
    GM741890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Install the front park brake cable to the lever assembly (2). Ensure that the conduit end fitting (4) is properly secured to the lever assembly.
  15. Install the cable end (3) to the lever reel assembly.
  16. Restore the tension to the park brake cable system. Refer to Enabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .
  17. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
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