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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" instructions. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE:
    • For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
    • On CVT models, shift the select lever into "N" 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. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>CONSOLE BOX>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the lever assembly - hand brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE LEVER>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the nut and remove the clamp A - hand brake cable (a).
  5. Remove the inner cable end (c) from the equalizer (b).
    G08316010Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to SEATS>REAR SEAT>REMOVAL .
  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.
    G08316398Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the clips and knobs of the 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.
  12. Remove the exhaust pipe and muffler.
  13. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>PROPELLER SHAFT>REMOVAL .
  14. Remove the cable assembly - parking brake from the lever section of parking brake shoe. Refer to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (REAR DISC BRAKE)>REMOVAL .
  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.
    G10270058Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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