Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- For all 15 series vehicles, relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then removing the cables from the equalizer bar.
- For 25/35 series vehicles, disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the left side hinge pillar panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the MID-bussed electrical center from the bracket.
- Disconnect the park brake warning lamp connection.
- Disconnect the park brake release cable and housing from the park brake lever.
- Remove the park brake lever mounting nuts.
- Disconnect the front park brake cable from the park brake lever.
- Remove the park brake lever.