Parking Brake Lever (XL With Full Console): Removal
- Release parking brakes.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove adjusting nut from tensioner rod. Then temporarily secure equalizer to nearby chassis component with wire.
- Remove nuts attaching lever support plate to underside of floorpan.
- Lower vehicle.
- On models with manual transmission, remove shift knob, outer boot, and bezel,
- On models with automatic transmission remove shift handle cap and remove plunger, spring and T-lock.
- Remove shift handle by pulling upward sharply on handle. Then remove shift bezel.
- Remove console cover screws.
- On models with power mirror switch, pry switch out of console cover and disconnect switch connector.
- Remove cover from console to brackets and shifter covers.
- Remove console.
- Remove duct.
- Disconnect wire at parking brake switch on lever.
- Remove lever and cable tensioner assembly from floorpan.
- Move cover and boot aside for access to lever arm.
- Remove E-clip and pin that connect tensioner to lever arm.
- Parking brake switch can be replaced at this time if necessary.