Installation Procedure

NOTE: Replace the complete parking brake lever assembly if the parking brake lever is bent or damaged or if a new grip is required. This includes a new parking brake switch and lever cable.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fasten the parking brake switch-to-parking brake lever with the screw.
Tighten: Tighten the parking brake switch-to-parking brake lever screw to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Fasten the parking brake lever assembly to the vehicle underbody. Insert the cable, to the pushrod.

Fig 1: View of Parking Brake Lever Assembly
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Tighten the hex adjusting nut on the pushrod approximating the measurement noted in the removal procedure.
Tighten: Tighten the parking brake lever-to-vehicle under body bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 2: View of Parking Brake Console Hood-To-Tunnel Bracket

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Connect the parking brake warning lamp switch connector.
Install the screws that secure the parking brake console hood to the tunnel brackets.
Tighten: Tighten the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
Install the plastic caps that cover the access holes to the parking brake console hood-to-tunnel bracket screws.