Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
- Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
- Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the adjusting nut (1) from the end of the front park brake cable threaded rod.
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation.
- Position the rear floor carpet forward to access the parking brake cable pass through grommets.
- Release the parking brake cable pass through grommets (1).
- Release the parking brake cable routing clips (2).
- Release the parking brake cable collars (3) from the floor tunnel bracket.
- Disconnect the park brake lever cable from the equalizer (4).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the left parking brake cable bracket bolt (1).
- Disconnect the left parking brake cable connector (1) from the left parking brake cable end (2)
- Release the left parking brake cable retainer (3) from the rear axle bracket.
- Remove the right parking brake cable bracket bolt (1).
- Disconnect the right parking brake cable connector (1) from the right parking brake cable end (2)
- Release the left parking brake cable retainer (3) from the rear axle bracket.
- Feed the parking brake cable through the vehicle body.
- Lower the vehicle and remove the parking brake cable and equalizer assembly from inside the vehicle.
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- Installation Procedure
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- Install the parking brake cable pass through grommets (1).
- Install the parking brake cable routing clips (2).
- Install the parking brake cable collars (3) to the floor tunnel bracket.
- Connect the park brake lever cable to the park brake cable equalizer (4).
- Reposition the rear floor carpet.
- Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Connect the right parking brake cable connector (1) to the right parking brake cable end (2)
- Install the right parking brake cable retainer (3) to the rear axle bracket.
- Install the right parking brake cable bracket bolt (1) and tighten to
22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Connect the left parking brake cable connector (1) to the left parking brake cable end (2)
- Install the left parking brake cable retainer (3) to the rear axle bracket.
- Install the left parking brake cable bracket bolt (1) and tighten to
22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, loosely install the adjusting nut (1) to the front park brake cable threaded rod.
- Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
- Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
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Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Disc Brake)
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
Using ...
Steering
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Other materials:
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback without Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
The rear window wiper motor is located inside the hatchback door and is directly
connected to the rear window wiper. Ignition voltage is supplied to the rear wiper
motor through the wiper switch. The hatchback rear window washer systems equipped
with a separate washer fluid pump, hose, and noz ...
Synchronizers Cleaning and Inspection
Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the order
that they are removed. Mark the parts to ensure the correct position for
inspection and assembly.
Clean all the synchronizer parts in a suitable cleaning
solvent and air dry all the parts.
Inspect the 1 ...
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