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Parking Brake Switch: Removal

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  1. On convertible models, open the folding top stowage compartment lid. Remove the screws attaching the lower sides of the extension panel. Remove the screws attaching the top of the extension panel. Remove the extension panel upward from the bracket.
  2. On all models, open the console door.
  3. Pull up on the rear of the electronic traction control/ride control switch in order to release the retaining clips. If the switch does not release from the trim plate, carefully insert a screwdriver into the recess located at the rear of the switch and gently pull up the rear of the switch.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic traction control/ride control switch.
  5. Disconnect the LED connector from the wiring harness connector.
  6. Remove the electronic traction control/ride control switch.
  7. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the console retaining nut covers.
  8. Remove the nuts retaining the rear of the console.
  9. Remove the nuts retaining the front of the console and the I/P accessory trim plate.
  10. Lift the rear of the console slightly and pull rearward to release the front of the console from under the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electrical accessory plug.
  12. Unscrew to remove the console electrical accessory plug retainer from the console electrical accessory plug housing.
  13. Remove the electrical accessory plug housing from the console.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch.
  15. Remove the fuel door release, rear lift window release (export) switch from the console.
  16. Turn the console over and carefully insert a small flat bladed screwdriver to release the switch tabs. Remove the console from the vehicle.
  17. Place a protective cover over the sill plate and door trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle. Remove the roof lift-off panel (coupe), or lower the folding top (convertible), to provide additional space for passenger seat removal.
  18. Position the passenger seat rearward.
  19. Remove the push pins and covers from the front of the adjuster legs.
  20. Remove the nuts from the front of the adjuster legs.
  21. Position the passenger seat forward. Remove the nuts attaching the rear adjuster legs. Disconnect the seat electrical connector (if equipped). Remove the passenger seat.
  22. Remove the park brake lever boot nuts.
  23. Lift the park brake lever slightly until it engages the first stop.
  24. Remove the park brake lever assembly mounting bolts.
  25. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  26. Position the park brake lever assembly toward the rear of the vehicle.
  27. Remove the park brake switch.
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