Parking Brake Lever: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Front Seat Side Airbag)
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Manual Seat)
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front seat assembly (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Power Seat)
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front seat assembly (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Perform the same procedure for the LH side.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front console box (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE NO. 2 BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 2 belt anchor reinforcement sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Belt Anchor Reinforcement Sub-Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE NO. 3 BELT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Turn back the floor carpet, and remove the 5 bolts and No. 3 belt anchor reinforcement sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying No. 3 Belt Anchor Reinforcement Sub-Assembly Bolts
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SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE EQUALIZER
1. Remove the lock nut and loosen the adjusting nut.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lock Nut And Adjusting Nut
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2. Separate the parking brake equalizer from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
3. Separate the parking brake equalizer from the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly.
  HINT:
  
  Perform the same procedure for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Separating Parking Brake Equalizer From No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Parking Brake Switch Connector
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2. Remove the 2 bolts and parking brake lever assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Parking Brake Lever Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE EQUALIZER
1. Disengage the 2 claws to separate the parking brake cable end stopper from the No. 1 parking brake cable assembly.
  
  Fig 7: Separating Parking Brake Cable End Stopper
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2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the parking brake equalizer from the parking brake cable end stopper.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Parking Brake Equalizer
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE END STOPPER
1. Remove the parking brake cable end stopper from the No. 1 parking brake cable assembly.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Parking Brake Cable End Stopper
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REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the adjusting nut.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Parking Brake Cable Assembly Adjusting Nut
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2. Pull up the parking brake lever claw.
  
  Fig 11: Pulling Up Parking Brake Lever Claw
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3. Remove the No. 1 parking brake cable assembly.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying No. 1 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
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REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the screw and parking brake switch assembly from the parking brake lever sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Assembly And Screw
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