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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  3. Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Cable Adjusting Nut
    GM891460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the tension from the park brake cable system at the front cable adjusting nut (1).

    Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, loosen the adjusting nut (1) completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.

    5. Fig 2: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable & Cable Equalizer
    GM891451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear carpet retainers. Refer to Rear Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  6. Position the carpet forward in order to access the rear park brake cables and body pass-thru grommets.
  7. With the park brake lever (1) in the released position, release the appropriate rear park brake cable (2) from the cable equalizer.
  8. Release the rear cable fitting from the park brake lever bracket and remove the cable from the lever assembly.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Park Brake Cable Routing Tabs
    GM926790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Fold back the park brake cable routing tabs on the vehicle interior floor.
  10. Release the rear park brake cable body pass-thru grommet.
    11. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Bolt From Park Brake Cable Retainer & Vehicle Underbody
    GM926682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  12. Remove the bolt from the park brake cable-to-underbody retainer.
    13. Fig 5: Removing/Inserting Cable Through The Opening Of Vehicle Underbody
    GM926727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bolt from the park brake cable retainer at the lower suspension trailing arm.
  14. Remove the cable from the opening in the vehicle underbody.
    15. Fig 6: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
    GM890720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  17. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the visible retaining tab (1) on the park brake cable fitting, then tilt the released side of the cable end back into the backing plate.
  18. Rotate the park brake cable to expose the other retaining tab.
  19. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the remaining retaining tab on the park brake cable fitting, and release the cable fitting from the backing plate.
  20. Move the majority of the cable return spring back through the opening in the backing plate.
  21. Push the cable toward the rear of the vehicle, just enough to clear the cable end from the slot on the park brake lever.
  22. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, lift the cable to fully release the cable from the lever, then remove the cable.
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