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Parking Brake System: Service and Repair

Control
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).





3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the parking brake switch.





4. Relieve the tension on the parking brake system.
1 Pull the front parking brake cable and conduit.
2 Insert a suitable retainer in the parking brake control.





5. Disconnect the parking brake release handle cable from the parking brake control.





6. Unclip and remove the scuff panel.





7. Remove the cowl trim panel.
1 Remove the pushpin.
2 Remove the cowl trim panel.





8. Remove the parking brake control retaining nuts.
9. Lower the parking brake control.





10. Disconnect the hood release cable from the parking brake control.








11. Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake control.
12. Remove the parking brake control.





13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.