Lever - RHD
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install parking brake lever (7) over mounting studs (2, 3).
- Install two nuts (8) mounting left side of parking brake lever to body. Tighten nuts to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten nut (5) left on stud (3) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
- Connect wiring connector at parking brake switch.
- Guide front parking brake cable strand (3) up through lever bracket and press cable housing retainer (4) into bracket allowing retainer fingers to lock cable in place.
- Connect parking brake cable strand (3) at lever connector (2).
- If installing new lever, remove pin locking out automatic tensioning spring.
- Reposition carpet back to original position at center console.
- Install foot rest. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FRONT FLOOR FOOT REST - INSTALLATION)
- Install steering column opening cover. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION)
- Install driver side silencer under instrument panel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER - INSTALLATION)
- Raise and support vehicle.
NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
- Connect front parking brake cable (5) at connector (2) to left rear parking brake cable (1).
- Lower vehicle until rear wheels are just above floor level.
- Apply parking brake lever. Release lever to test release cable and handle. Reapply lever. While doing this, check to make sure the red indicator lamp in the cluster turns on and off properly.
- Check to make sure rear wheels will not rotate with lever applied.
- Release parking brake lever, then check to make sure rear wheels rotate without excessive drag.
- Apply parking brake lever.
- Lower vehicle.