Removal & Installation (Liberty)

NOTE: Prior to performing parking brake system repairs, system must be locked in position (locked out).

Remove floor console. See FLOOR CONSOLE . Lock out parking brake. Pull up on spring until tab on lever passes tab on cable guide. Install a punch in hole on side, then release spring. See Fig 1. Parking brake system is now locked out.
Disengage front cables from equalizer. See Fig 2. Disconnect parking brake light switch wire. Remove parking brake lever assembly mounting bolts. See Fig 3. Remove lever assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. If installing a NEW parking brake lever, remove pin attached to handle during shipping. Check parking brake lever operation.

Fig 1: Locking Out Parking Brake System (Liberty)
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Cables From Equalizer (Liberty)
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Fig 3: Removing & Installing Parking Brake Lever Assembly (Liberty)
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