Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

NOTE: Do not pry at the floor console rear access panel with a screwdriver or damage to the panel may occur.

Fig 1: Location of Floor Console Rear Access Panel

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Remove the floor console rear access panel.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

NOTE: The dimension will vary depending on the amount of cable stretch. New cables require cycling the parking brake control 5-10 times to remove the cable slack.

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Adjustment Nut Adjustment

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Adjust the parking brake adjustment nut as shown in illustration.
Verify correct operation of the parking brake system.
- At 2 clicks of the parking brake control, slight drag at the rear wheels should be present.
- At 5 clicks of the parking brake control, no movement at the rear wheels should be present.
Install the floor console rear access panel.