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Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2012 - 10/2015] Refer to REMOVAL [10/2015 - ]

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET 

    See step  2

  3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE EQUALIZER 
    1. Loosen the lock nut and No. 1 cable adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
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      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 No. 1 Cable Adjusting Nut
    2. Disconnect the 3 cable ends and remove the equalizer.
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  4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE 
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    1. Remove the cable clamp (labeled A) from the parking brake cable and vehicle body.
    2. Remove the 2 casing cap bolts (labeled B) from the vehicle body.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts (labeled C) from the vehicle body.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts (labeled D) from the crossmember.
    5. Remove the 2 bolts (labeled E) from the rear suspension crossmember.
    6. Remove the 2 bolts (labeled F) from the trailing arms.
    7. Disconnect the cables from the parking brake shoe levers and backing plates.
      1. Disconnect the cables from the levers.

        Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2012 - ] 

      2. Remove the bolts and disconnect the cables from the backing plates.