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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Metro 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the parking brake lever trim bezel. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Disconnect the parking brake switch electrical connector.

    3. Object Number: 176317 Size: SH
  3. Loosen the adjuster nut (3) on the parking brake lever assembly.
  4. Remove the cables from the equalizer plate (4).
  5. Remove the three bolts holding the parking brake lever assembly to the vehicle.

    6. Remove the parking brake lever assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 176317 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 parking brake lever assembly to the vehicle. Secure the parking brake lever assembly with three bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake lever assembly bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  2. Install the parking brake cables to the equalizer plate (4).
  3. Connect the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  4. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Adjustment .
  5. Install the parking brake lever trim bezel. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Bezel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.