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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

The automatic adjustment park brake pedal assembly and the front park brake cable are serviced as a unit. The front park brake cable has no threads and is not adjustable.

  1. Remove left sound insulator panel to access the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Remove the left front sill plate. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

  3. Object Number: 1236684  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 park brake pedal assembly nuts.
  5. Pull the carpet back in order to expose the front park brake cable.

  6. Object Number: 658944  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.

  8. Object Number: 1236791  Size: SH
  9. Remove the front cable retaining screw.
  10. Remove the 2 front park brake cable plastic retainers from the body.
  11. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

  12. Object Number: 1236935  Size: SH
  13. Remove the right rear park brake cable (1) from the crush bracket (5).
  14. Remove the left rear park brake cable (2) from the crush bracket (5).

  15. Object Number: 1236810  Size: SH
  16. Remove the 2 nuts from the front brake cable mounting bracket.
  17. Remove the park brake pedal assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1236810  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the park brake pedal assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Install the 2 nuts to the front brake cable mounting bracket.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1236935  Size: SH
  4. Install the left rear park brake cable (2) to the crush bracket (5).
  5. Install the right rear park brake cable (1) to the crush bracket (5).

  6. Object Number: 1236791  Size: SH
  7. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Install the 2 front cable plastic retainers to the body.
  9. Install the front cable retainer screw.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 658944  Size: SH
  11. Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.
  12. Position the carpet back into place.

  13. Object Number: 1236684  Size: SH
  14. Install the 3 park brake pedal assembly nuts (1, 2, 3). Tighten in sequence as shown.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 704743  Size: SH
  16. Pull down to remove the cable tension set pin (1).
  17. Apply the park brake pedal 4 full cycles to complete the tension set.
  18. Install the left front sill plate. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  19. Install the left sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.