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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: After installing the park brake cable in the mounting bracket, ensure that the locking tabs on the cable are open and seated correctly against the mounting bracket.
  1. Install the park brake cable in the mounting bracket.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Inner Cable
    GM1715103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Slide the inner cable forward (1) and install on the park brake actuator.
  3. Position the spring (2) against the mounting bracket.
  4. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Cable Retainer At Lower Suspension Trailing Arm
    GM1715101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert the cable (2) through the opening in the vehicle underbody.
  6. Install the park brake cable retaining bracket to the rear suspension lower trailing arm.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Install the bolt (1) to the park brake cable retainer and lower trailing arm.

    Tighten the bolt and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    8. Fig 3: Identifying Park Brake Cable-To-Underbody Retainer
    GM1715106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install and secure park brake cable pass-through grommet to the opening in the vehicle underbody.
  9. Install the park brake cable (2) to the underbody retainer.
  10. Install the bolt to the park brake cable retainer and the vehicle underbody (3).

    Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable & Cable Equalizer
    GM891451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Secure the cable fitting to the park brake lever bracket. Attempt to pull the park brake cable free of the lever bracket, to ensure that the retaining tabs on the fitting are properly secured.
  13. Install the cable end (2) to the cable equalizer.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Park Brake Cable Routing Tabs
    GM926790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Position park brake cable to routing tabs on vehicle interior floor.
  15. Secure park brake cable to floor by folding routing tabs over park brake cable.
  16. Reposition the carpet to the installed position.
  17. Install the rear carpet retainers. Refer to Rear Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  18. Adjust the park brake cable tension. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment .
  19. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
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