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Parking Brake Cable: Removal

CAUTION: Airbag system satellite safing sensor is located in the lower of the rear seat cushion center. Before removing the rear seat, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" section. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE:
    • For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "D" before disconnecting the battery ground cable.
    • For the power seat, move the seat to the front-most position before removing the battery ground terminal.
  2. Remove the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
  3. Remove the lever assembly - hand brake. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Lever. >
  4. Remove the nut and remove the clamp A - hand brake cable (a).
  5. Remove the inner cable end (c) from the equalizer (b).
    Fig 1: Locating Nuts And Clamp A - Hand Brake Cable
    G08316010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Seat. >
  7. Release the clips and claws, and remove the side sill covers - rear INN on the left and right sides.
    CAUTION: Do not pull with excessive force. Doing so may damage the claws of the side sill cover - rear INN.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Claws
    G08316398Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the clips and knobs of the hook - seat cushion rear.
    Fig 3: Removing Clips And Knobs Of Hook - Seat Cushion Rear
    G08316014Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Turn over the floor carpet and remove the grommet of the cable assembly - parking brake from the rear floor.
  10. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
  11. Remove the fuel tank protector.
    • Except for STI model < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector. >
    • STI model < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Tank Protector. >
  12. Remove the exhaust pipe and muffler.
    • Center exhaust pipe & rear exhaust pipe: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Exhaust Pipe. >
    • Muffler: < Ref. to REMOVAL , Muffler. >
  13. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Propeller Shaft. >
  14. Remove the cable assembly - parking brake from the lever section of parking brake shoe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Parking Brake Assembly (Rear Disc Brake). >
  15. Remove the cable assembly - parking brake.
    1. Remove the clamp B - hand brake cable (a) from the back plate - rear brake.
    2. Remove the cable clamp (b) from the lateral link assembly - front.
    3. Remove the cable clamp (c) from the sub frame support.
    4. Remove the cable clamp (d) from the rear floor.
      Fig 4: Removing Cable Clamp From Rear Floor
      G10270058Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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