Removal & Installation (Front Cable & Conduit)

1. Pull out on the bottom of the parking brake control boot to disengage it from the plastic retainer. If necessary, pull the control handle upward.
CAUTION: The control boot is held in position by a small plastic retaining tab that engages a notch in the control handle. See Figure . Failure to use care when removing the boot can result in damage to the tab and unnecessary replacement of the boot.
2. Using a small screwdriver, carefully lift the retainer tab and slide the boot upward.
3. Disconnect the parking brake warning indicator switch connector. See Figure .
4. Using a screwdriver, push down on the tension arm until it is fully depressed. See Figure .
5. Lock down the tension arm with a pin or screwdriver. See Figure .
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the rear parking brake cables. See Fig 1 .
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Snap the front cable grommet out of the floor and remove the cable. See Fig 2 .
10. To install, reverse removal procedures.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Parking Brake Cable Ends

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Fig 2: Identifying Cable Grommet

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