Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement

Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the parking brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor Service and Repair in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
3. Measure the thread length from the end of the pull rod to the hex nut.
4. Remove the hex nut.





Important: The parking brake switch should be replaced if the BRAKE warning light in the instrument panel cluster did not glow when the parking brake was applied with the ignition switch ON.


5. Remove the parking brake warning lamp switch.




6. Remove the parking brake lever assembly-to-vehicle underbody bolts.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: If the parking brake lever is bent or damaged, replace the complete parking brake lever assembly, which includes a new parking brake switch.


1. Fasten the parking brake switch to the parking brake lever assembly with the screw.

Tighten the parking brake switch-to-parking brake lever screw to 4 Nm (35 lb in).




2. Install the parking brake lever bolts, and fasten the parking brake lever assembly to the vehicle underbody.

Tighten the parking brake lever assembly-to-vehicle underbody bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




3. Install the hex nut on the end of pull rod.
4. Inspect the parking brake adjustment referring to the original removal adjustment nut measurement taken in the removal procedure. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Rear Drum) Park Brake Adjustment (Rear Drum)Park Brake Adjustment (Rear Disc) Park Brake Adjustment (Rear Disc).
5. Install the parking brake/gearshift console hood. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor Service and Repair in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.