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Item 1: Pin Removal Note

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  1. Remove the LH A-pillar lower trim panel. For additional information, REFER to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
  2. With an assistant, release the parking brake cable tension by pulling down on the intermediate cable at the cable union until the parking brake control sector rotates to its stop and a 4 mm (5/32 inch) x 150 mm (5.9 inch) retainer pin can be inserted.
  3. Disconnect the cable union.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Union
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