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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  2. Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut
    GM891460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Release the tension from the park brake cables.

    Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, loosen the adjusting nut (1) completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.

    4. Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Lever Bracket, Rear Cable Fittings, & Rear Cable Ends
    GM1395425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear seat lower cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear carpet retainers. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  6. Position the carpet forward in order to access the rear park brake cables and body pass-thru grommets.
  7. With the park brake lever in the released position, release the appropriate rear park brake cable end (3) from the cable equalizer.
  8. Release the rear cable fitting (2) from the park brake lever bracket (1) and remove the cable from the lever assembly.
  9. Release the rear park brake cable body pass-thru grommet.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Park Brake Pass-Thru Grommet & Underbody Retainer
    GM891444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  11. If the park brake cable is being reused, release the tab on the underbody retainer (2) and remove the park brake cable from the retainer.
  12. If a new park brake cable will be installed, release the underbody retainer (2) from the vehicle underbody.
    13. Fig 4: Identifying Park Brake Cable C-Shaped Retainer
    GM891445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do NOT pull on the park brake cable to release the C-shaped retainer (1) on the cable from the bracket at the rear axle trailing arm pivot.
  13. Using a suitable tool, carefully pry against the edge of the C-shaped retainer (1) on the park brake cable, to release the retainer from the bracket at the rear axle trailing arm pivot.
  14. Remove the cable from the opening in the vehicle underbody.
    15. Fig 5: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
    GM890720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  17. 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.
  18. Rotate the park brake cable to expose the other retaining tab.
  19. 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.
  20. Move the majority of the cable return spring back through the opening in the backing plate.
  21. Push the cable toward the rear of the vehicle, just enough to clear the cable end from the slot on the park brake lever.
  22. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, lift the cable to fully release the cable from the lever, then remove the cable.
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