PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair
Installation
INSTALLATION
WARNING: The automatic adjusting feature of this parking brake lever contains a clockspring loaded to approximately 19 pounds. Do not
release the automatic adjuster lockout device unless the rear parking brake cables and equalizer are connected to the lever output cable. Keep
hands out of automatic adjuster sector and pawl area. Failure to observe caution in handling this mechanism could lead to serious injury.
1. Place the parking brake lever (1) on the mounting studs affixed to the vehicle floor pan. Install and tighten the screw and the nut to 28 Nm (250 in.
lbs.).
2. Connect the wiring harness connector to the parking brake warning switch.
3. Install the rear parking brake cables (3) into the equalizer (2) on the parking brake lever output cable (1).
4. Ensure that the parking brake cables are correctly installed on the equalizer and aligned with the cable track on the parking brake lever.
5. Raise the parking brake lever (1) to full upright (applied) position.
6. Keeping hands clear of the automatic adjuster sector and pawl area, firmly grasp the pin punch (3) (drill bit or locking pin) installed in the parking
brake lever (1), then quickly remove it from the lever mechanism. This will allow the parking brake lever mechanism to automatically adjust the
parking brake cables.
