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Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

PARK BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Tools Required
J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the floor console.
2. Release the tension from the park brake cable system.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the park brake warning lamp switch.
4. Remove the front park brake cable end (3) from the lever reel assembly.
5. Using the J 37043, release the cable conduit end fitting (4) from the lever assembly (2).





6. Remove the transmission shift control assembly mounting nuts.





7. Remove the park brake lever assembly rear mounting nut.
8. Raise the shift control assembly just enough to allow the park brake lever assembly (6) to be removed.
9. Remove the console attachment bracket.
10. Remove the lever assembly (6).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the park brake ever assembly (6) into position.
2. Install the console attachment bracket.






3. Install the transmission shift control assembly into position.
4. Install the transmission shift control assembly mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





5. Install the park brake lever assembly rear mounting nut.
Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Install the front park brake cable to the lever assembly (2). Ensure that the conduit end fitting (4) is properly secured to the lever assembly.
7. Install the cable end (3) to the lever reel assembly.
8. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the park brake warning lamp switch.
9. Restore the tension to the park brake cable system.
10. Install the floor console.