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Parking Brake Control: Service and Repair




Parking Brake Control









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the screw and the hood latch release handle.

2. Remove the pin-type retainer and the LH A-pillar lower trim panel.

3. Remove the hood latch release cable assembly screw and position the release cable assembly aside.

4. Release the tension on the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release Procedures.

5. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel steering column cover.

6. Remove the 2 parking brake release handle bolts from the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.

8. Remove the wiring harness bracket screw and position the harness and bracket aside.

9. Remove the 3 bolts from the parking brake control.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

10. Position the carpet aside and position the cable conduit grommet up through the floor.

11. Remove the parking brake control and cable assembly.

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Test the parking brake system for correct operation.