Removal And Installation

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Release the parking brake cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release .
Remove the steering column opening cover.
Remove the 2 bolts and position the data link connector (DLC) aside.

Fig 1: Data Link Harness Retainer & Bolts

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Remove the 4 bolts and the instrument panel LH knee bolster assembly.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the LH front door scuff plate.

Fig 2: Removing LH Front Door Scuff Plate

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Remove the hood release handle bezel from the LH A-pillar lower trim panel, then remove the LH A-pillar lower trim panel.

Fig 3: Removing Hood Release Handle Bezel From LH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake switch.
Remove the 3 parking brake control nuts and position the parking brake control to access the front parking brake cable.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Disconnect the front cable from the parking brake control.
Disconnect the front parking brake cable conduit from the parking brake control.
1. Using a box-end wrench, compress the fingers of the parking brake cable conduit.
2. Remove the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control.

Fig 4: Compressing Fingers Of Parking Brake Cable Retainer

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.