Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair
Parking Brake CableREMOVAL
1) Remove the rear seat cushion.
2) Remove the console box.
3) Remove the parking cable adjusting nut (self-locking nut).
4) Remove the parking brake lever.
5) Roll up the floor mat, remove the nuts, and then remove the clamps.
6) Remove the inner cable end (2) from the equalizer (1).
7) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
8) Remove the parking brake cable from rear brake.
9) Remove the clamp from the rear brake.
10) Remove the cable clamp from the rear arm bracket.
11) Remove the bolt and detach the cable clamp from the rear floor.
12) Remove the grommet from the rear floor, and remove the cable assembly.
INSTALLATION
1) Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Be sure to pass the cable through the tunnel in the cable guide.
Tightening torque:
Cable clamp
18 Nm (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
2) Be sure to adjust the lever stroke.
INSPECTION
Check and replace the removed cable if damaged, rusty or faulty.
1) Check the cable for smooth operation.
2) Check the inner cable for damage and rust.
3) Check the outer cable for damage, bends and cracks.