Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

NOTE:
- Install the parking brake switch so that it contacts the parking brake lever when the lever is fully released.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the parking brake warning lamp illuminates with the lever pulled one notch.





REPLACEMENT
1. Block the vehicle's wheels.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Remove the rear console.
4. Remove the adjuster nut clip and the adjuster nut.
5. Remove the two mounting bolts holding the lever assembly to the floor pan.
6. Remove the screw holding the parking brake switch to the lever assembly.
7. Attach the parking brake switch to a new or repaired lever assembly.
8. Insert the front cable assembly into the lever and mount the lever assembly on the floor pan with two bolts. Tighten bolts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the parking brake adjuster nut and adjust the lever stroke.
10. Install the adjuster nut clip and replace the rear console.