Parking Brake Control: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the floor console. Refer to: FLOOR CONSOLE - VEHICLES WITH: SINGLE PASSENGER SEAT . Refer to: Floor Console - Vehicles With: Double Passenger Seat .
1. Remove the parking brake cable adjustment nut lock nut.
2. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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1. Remove the nuts and lower the forward exhaust heat shield.
2. Remove the rearward exhaust heat shield nuts.
3. Slide the rearward exhaust heat shield back and remove the rearward exhaust heat shield.
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Remove the nuts and position the fuel tank heat shield aside.

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NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted before removal.
1. Rotate the equalizer and disconnect the front cable and equalizer assembly.
2. Push inward on the tabs and detach the LH and RH cables from the bracket.
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1. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
2. Remove the bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
3. NOTE: Make sure that the seal is correctly located.
  
  Detach the seal and remove the parking brake control and front cable assembly.

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