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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Pedal Assembly Mounting Nuts
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  1. Connect the electrical connectors to the park brake warning light switch.
  2. Install the park brake pedal assembly into the vehicle.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts (1, 2) to the vehicle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Cable
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  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Reconnect the front park brake cable (3) to the cable connector (1).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fig 3: Park Brake Pedal And Cable Set Pin
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  10. If installing a new park brake pedal assembly, you must remove the park brake pedal and cable set pin (1).
    • To set the park brake cable tension rotate the tension release pin (1) 80 degrees and then pull down to remove.
    • Apply the park brake pedal 3 full cycles to complete the tension set.
  11. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  12. Install the left closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  13. Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .