Removing the panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Manual Adjustment For Parking Brake

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Remove the panel for the center console on the left-hand side.

Locate the adjustment for the parking brake (1).

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Clip

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Remove the retaining clip.

NOTE:

Take care when removing the retaining clip.

Screw the socket clockwise over the groove for the retaining clip. Press the socket back over the adjustment rod.

Fig 3: Installing Retaining Clip

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Screw the socket counter-clockwise so that the groove for the clip emerges.

Install the clip.