Parking Brake Release Handle Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Reach under the driver side outboard end of the instrument panel to access and unsnap the plastic retainer clip from the park brake release linkage rod at the back of the park brake release handle.
3. Disengage the park brake release linkage rod end from the back of the park brake release handle.

Park Brake Release Handle Remove/Install:

4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry one of the park brake handle hinge tabs away from its pivot pin on the instrument panel.
5. While prying the park brake release handle hinge tab with one hand, use the other hand to pull the handle firmly down and away from the pivot pin.
6. Remove the park brake release handle from the instrument panel.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install.