Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair

Park Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster.
3. Remove the left side hinge pillar panel.
4. Remove the MID-Bussed Electrical Center from the bracket.





5. Disconnect the park brake warning lamp connection.





6. Disconnect the park brake release cable from the park brake lever.





7. Remove the park brake lever mounting nuts.





8. Disconnect the front park brake cable from the park brake lever.
9. Remove the park brake lever.

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the front park brake cable to the park brake lever.





2. Install the park brake lever.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the park brake lever mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





4. Connect the park brake release cable to the park brake lever.





5. Connect the park brake warning lamp connector.
6. Install the MID-Bussed Electrical Center bracket.
7. Install the left side hinge pillar panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Enabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster.