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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Loosen park brake cable adjuster to relieve tension on park brake cables.
  3. Lower vehicle.
  4. Remove I/P sound insulator panel to access lever assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  5. Pull the carpet back to expose park brake cable.

    6. Object Number: 262987 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the front park brake cable from lever assembly.

    7. Object Number: 262985 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the park brake switch.

    8. Disconnect the vacuum line (2) from the brake release solenoid.


    Object Number: 262983 Size: SH
  8. Remove the park brake lever assembly attaching nuts (1).

    9. Remove the park brake lever assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 262983 Size: SH
  1. Install park brake lever assembly to the mounting studs.
  2. Install lever attaching nuts (1).

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the park brake lever nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 262985 Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the park brake switch.

    4. Connect the vacuum line (2) to the park brake release solenoid.


    Object Number: 262987 Size: SH
  4. Connect the front park brake cable to the lever assembly.
  5. Reposition carpet.
  6. Install the I/P sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
  7. Raise and suitably support to vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Adjust the park brake.
  9. Lower the vehicle.