Rear Parking Brake Cable Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the lock lever as shown in the figure.
Remove the rear parking brake cable from the bracket.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Lever And Bracket
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Wrap the rear parking brake cable end with tape.
Remove the rear parking brake cable while pulling it from the outside of the vehicle.

Fig 2: Wrapping Rear Parking Brake Cable End With Tape
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