Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the tension from the park brake cable system. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Release the left rear cable end (4) from the cable equalizer (1).

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Brake Cable Conduit
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Release the park brake cable conduit end fitting (1) from the axle bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Cable Conduit End Fitting
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Remove the left rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake drum Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the visible retaining tab (1) on the park brake cable fitting, then tilt the released side of the cable end back into the backing plate.

Fig 3: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
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Rotate the park brake cable to expose the other retaining tab.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the remaining retaining tab on the park brake cable fitting, and release the cable fitting from the backing plate.
Move the majority of the cable return spring back through the opening in the backing plate.
Push the cable toward the rear of the vehicle, just enough to clear the cable end from the slot on the park brake lever.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, lift the cable to fully release the cable from the lever, then remove the cable.