RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair
Removal
PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE CABLE: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear console box See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Lower
Instrument Panel/Removal.
HINT: Refer to the procedures from the removal of the No. 1 console upper panel garnish up until the removal of the rear console box
sub-assembly.
2. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY See: Relays and Modules/Relays and Modules - Restraint Systems/Air Bag Control
Module/Service and Repair/Removal
3. LOOSEN LOCK NUT AND NO. 1 WIRE ADJUSTING NUT See: Adjustments
4. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE EQUALIZER
(a) Disconnect the 3 cable ends and remove the equalizer.
5. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
6. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the propeller shaft with center bearing shaft See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and
Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Removal.
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE
(a) Remove the cable clamp (labeled A) from the parking brake cable and vehicle body.