Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove rear parking brake cable (1) from retainer (3).

Fig 1: Parking Brake Cable And Parking Brake Cable Retainer
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Remove rear parking brake cable grommet (2) from rear backing plate.
Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
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 2: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
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Rotate the park brake cable to expose the other retaining tab.
Release rear parking brake cable (1) from parking brake lever (2), using a suitable tool.

Fig 3: Parking Brake Cable And Parking Brake Lever
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Remove the rear parking brake cable (1) back through the opening in the backing plate.