Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Equalizer Assembly

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Remove the left side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Cowl Side in Interior Trim.
Pull back the carpet for access.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Loosen the parking brake cable and the equalizer.

Fig 2: Locating Rear/Front Park Brake Cable At Connector Clip

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Disconnect the front cable from the rear cable at the connector clip.
Remove the front cable from the connector clip.
Use the J 37043 in order to remove the front cable clip from the underbody bracket.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Parking Brake Switch Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the electrical connector at the parking brake switch.

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Brake Lever Assembly Components

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Remove the three lever nuts (3) from the body mounting studs.
Remove the parking brake lever (2) with the parking brake cable.

Fig 5: View Of Park Brake Cable End

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Remove the cable button end from the lever clevis.

Fig 6: Removing Cable From Lever

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Use the J 37043 in order to remove the cable from the lever.
Remove the switch, if being replaced.