Lever - Parking Brake: Removal: Lever

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.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

Fig 1: Cables At Equalizer
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NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
Disconnect front parking brake cable (5) at connector (3) to right rear parking brake cable.
Lower vehicle.

Fig 2: Steering Column Cover, Wiring Connector & Park Brake Release Cable
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Remove fasteners (6) securing steering column opening cover (1) in place.
Disconnect wiring connector (3) at decklid release switch.
Disconnect parking brake release cable (4) at lever (5) and remove steering column opening cover (1).

Fig 3: Parking Brake Lever Connections
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Disconnect wiring connector (7) at parking brake switch (1).
Disconnect front parking brake cable strand (3) at lever connector (2).

Fig 4: Cable Removal Using Wrench
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1 - CABLE RETAINER

2 - 12-POINT BOX WRENCH
Place 13 mm 12-point box wrench (2) over cable retainer (1) at lever bracket as shown in Fig 4 to collapse retainer fingers. Pull cable from bracket.

Fig 5: Parking Brake Lever Mounting
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Remove bolt (4) and two nuts (2) mounting parking brake lever (3) to body (5).
Remove parking brake lever (3).