Parking Brake Lever: Removal

Set the wheel stoppers to tires.
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.
Remove the driver's seat. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Seat. >
Remove the console box assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the bracket - console box.

Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Bracket - Console Box
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Remove the lever assembly - hand brake.
1. Disconnect the connector (a) of the switch assembly - hand brake.
2. Remove the adjusting nut (b).
  CAUTION: A self-locking nut is used for the adjusting nut of parking cable. Therefore, replace the self-locking nut with a new one when disassembling.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Switch Assembly - Hand Brake
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3. Remove the bolt, and then remove the lever assembly - hand brake.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Lever Assembly - Hand Brake
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Remove the inner cable end (a) from the equalizer (b).

Fig 4: Removing Inner Cable End From Equalizer
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