Removal |
1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
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2. |
Release the parking brake.
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3. |
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console")
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4. |
Disconnect the connector of parking brake switch.
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5. |
Remove the parking brake cable after removing the nut and cable retainer.
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6. |
Remove the parking brake lever assembly after loosening the bolts.
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Installation |
1. |
Install the parking brake lever assembly.
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2. |
Install the parking brake cable after removing the cable retainer.
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3. |
Apply a coating of the specified grease to each sliding parts (A) of
the ratchet plate or the ratchet pawl.
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4. |
Install the parking brake cable adjuster, then adjust the parking brake
lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A).
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Adjustment |
1. |
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console")
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2. |
Bring the brake pads in their operating position by pressing the brake
pedal down several times until there is resistance.
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3. |
Tension the parking brake cable by tightening the adjusting nut, until
the operating levers on both calipers lift from the stop, up to a distance
of (A) and (D) between operating lever (B) and stopper (C).
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4. |
adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjusting nut (A).
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5. |
Release the parking brake lever fully, and check that parking brakes
do not drag when the rear wheels are turned. Readjust if necessary.
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6. |
Make sure that the parking brakes are fully applied when the parking
brake lever is pulled up fully.
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7. |
Install the floor console.
(Refer to Body - "Floor Console")
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Opening the bonnet
1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the bonnet. The bonnet should pop open slightly.