Parking Brake Lever

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, see WARNING . . See CAUTION .

Raise and support vehicle. Refer to 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.
Remove steering column opening cover. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Parking Brake Switch Connector
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Disconnect wiring connector (2) at parking brake switch (1).

Fig 3: Cable Connector Secured In Fork
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CAUTION: Do not remove front parking brake cable from cable connector at lever without securing connector first. If not secured, cable connector will wind up inside lever assembly making it most difficult to retrieve and reconnect to front cable upon installation.
Using pliers, reach up inside parking brake lever assembly and pull downward on parking brake cable connector. Secure cable connector (2) in retaining fork (1) formed into parking brake lever bracket as shown in illustration.

Fig 4: Front Cable At Lever Connector
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Disengage and remove front parking brake cable strand (1) from cable connector (2), leaving cable connector secured in retaining fork.

Fig 5: Removing Cable 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 illustration to collapse retainer fingers. Pull cable from bracket.

Fig 6: Lever Mounting
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Remove bolt (4) and two nuts (2) mounting parking brake lever (3) to body.
Remove parking brake lever (3).