Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Parking Brake Lever Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Brakes / Parking Brake / Parking Brake Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure

Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.

Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, loosen the adjusting nut (1) completely to the end of the front cable threaded rod.

Remove the park brake lever mounting nuts (1).
While removing the front cable threaded rod from the park brake lever assembly, remove the park brake lever assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

While intstalling the front cable threaded rod to the park brake lever assembly, install the park brake lever assembly to the vehicle.

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Install the park brake lever mounting nuts (1) and tighten to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.

Loosely install the adjusting nut (1) to front cable threaded rod.
Adjust the park brake cable tension. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.
Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.

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