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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Ensure the cable end is hooked over the park brake actuator arm BEFORE attaching the cable to the bracket.
    Fig 1: Cable End
    GM1527110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a brake cable end (11) in the actuator arm.
    2. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the park brake cable is properly attached to the actuator.
  2. Install the park brake cable (12) in the in the retaining bracket.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Cable-To-LH Rear Control Arm Retaining Bolt
    GM1527974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the park cable on the rear control arm.
  4. Install the retaining bolt for the park brake cable.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining bolt to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Identifying Park Brake Cable, Right Rear Frame Bracket & Connector
    GM1527106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: In the following service procedures, ensure the locking tabs are properly seated.
  5. Install the park brake cable (14) into the right rear frame bracket (13).
  6. Install the intermediate cable (14) into the connector (15).
  7. The park brake system is self-adjusting. No cable adjustment is needed.
  8. Lower vehicle.
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