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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR .
  2. Remove the LH A-pillar lower trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  3. Release the tension on the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE .
  4. Remove the parking brake release handle bolt and pull the handle assembly down to prevent breaking off the locator tabs.
  5. Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable from the parking brake control.
  6. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts from the parking brake control.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  8. Position the cable conduit grommet up through the floor.
  9. Remove the parking brake control from the vehicle.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect the parking brake system for correct operation.