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Unlocking Automatic Adjuster (Unloading)

  1. Be sure the rear parking brake cables are both properly installed in the equalizer.
    Fig 1: Pin Punch Installed
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    1 - PARKING BRAKE LEVER
    2 - OUTPUT CABLE
    3 - PIN PUNCH
  2. Raise parking brake lever (1) to the full upright position.
  3. Keeping your hands clear of the automatic adjuster sector and pawl area, firmly grasp the parking brake lever pin punch (drill bit or locking pin if a new mechanism has been installed) (3), then quickly remove it from the parking brake lever mechanism. This will allow the parking brake lever mechanism to automatically adjust the parking brake cables.
  4. Install the center console and its mounting screws.
  5. Cycle the parking brake lever once to position the parking brake cables, then return the parking brake lever to its released (full OFF) position.
  6. Check the rear wheels of the vehicle. They should rotate freely without dragging with the lever in its released (full OFF) position.
  7. Install rear window switch panel.
  8. Remove the blocks from the tire and wheels.
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