LaCrosse FWD V6-3.0L (2010)
Parking Brake Cable: Procedures
Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling
Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling
The park brake cable tension is controlled by the electronic park brake (EPB) module. Tension can be fully released from the park brake cables to allow
for service of the park brake system. Perform one of the following three methods to fully release cable tension.
Electronic Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
With Scan Tool - Preferred Method
1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Install a scan tool to the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
4. Using the scan tool, perform the following:
1. From the scan tool menu, select Diagnostics
2. Enter the appropriate vehicle information
3. Select Chassis
4. Select Parking Brake Control Module
5. Select Special Functions
6. Select Cable Replacement
5. Follow the instructions on the scan tool to fully release the tension on the parking brake cables.
Without Scan Tool - Optional Method
1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual transmission in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
4. Apply and hold the brake pedal. The brake pedal must remain applied throughout the park brake cable tension release process.
5. Press and hold down the electronic park brake (EPB) switch approximately 5 seconds.
6. Observe the PARK BRAKE lamp on the instrument cluster.
7. When the PARK BRAKE lamp flashes, release then immediately press and release the EPB switch.
The parking brake cable tension is fully released.
8. Release the brake pedal.
Manual Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
In the event the above methods to release the parking brake cable tension are unsuccessful, the following procedure may be necessary to release the
parking brake cable tension.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
).
3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Fender/Rear
Fender/Rear Fender Liner/Service and Repair).
