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Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments




Parking Brake Cable Adjustment

1. NOTE: Do not pry at the floor console rear access panel with a screwdriver or damage to the panel may occur.

Remove the floor console rear access panel.





2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

3. NOTE: The dimension will vary depending on the amount of cable stretch. New cables require cycling the parking brake control 5-10 times to remove the cable slack.

Adjust the parking brake adjustment nut as shown.





4. Verify correct operation of the parking brake system.
- At 2 clicks of the parking brake control, slight drag at the rear wheels should be present.

- At 5 clicks of the parking brake control, no movement at the rear wheels should be present.

5. Install the floor console rear access panel.