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Removal and Installation

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  1. Relieve the parking brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE  .
  2. If removing the RH cable, release the intermediate cable from the rear cable-to-cable union.
  3. If removing the LH cable, disconnect the cable from the intermediate cable at the equalizer.
  4. Release the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
  5. Release the rear cable conduit from the rear subframe bracket.
  6. Remove the upper control arm parking brake cable bracket nut.
    • To install, tighten to 37 N.m (27 lb-ft).
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect the parking brake system for correct operation.
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