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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool


    Object Number: 177170  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Loosen the brake cable at the equalizer (2).

  3. Object Number: 177172  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cable from the mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the cable from the actuator lever.

  6. Object Number: 177173  Size: SH
  7. Remove cable from the support bracket using the J 37043 .
  8. Remove the parking brake cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 177173  Size: SH
  1. Place the cable in position.
  2. Install the cable on the support bracket using the J 37043 .
  3. Install the cable on the actuator lever.

  4. Object Number: 177172  Size: SH
  5. Install the cable on the mounting bracket.

  6. Object Number: 177170  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the nut on the equalizer (2) in order to remove the slack in the cable.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .