Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Kia Seltos. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead to stiff operation and premature failure.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the floor console.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Loosen the mounting screws, and then remove the center console air duct (A).

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Remove the console bracket (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.

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Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A).

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Remove the cable retainer (A) and then disconnect the parking brake cables (B).

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NOTE: Parking brake lever in the car must be in fully loosened position.
Remove the parking brake lever assembly (A) after loosening the bolts.
Tightening torque:

19.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.0 - 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the parking brake lever