Dakota 2WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
4.
Remove the two (2) screws at the bottom of the storage bin (Figure 2).
5.
Remove the bolt access covers and the two lower console bracket bolts on each side of the console bin.
6.
Raise the park brake hand lever as high as possible.
7.
Remove the center console assembly.
WARNING:
The auto adjusting feature of the park brake lever assembly contains a clock spring loaded to approximately 20 lbs. DO NOT release the auto
adjuster lock out device before installing the cables into the equalizer. Keep hands out of auto adjuster sector and pawl area. Failure to observe
caution in handling this mechanism could lead to serious injury.
8.
Lower the park brake handle.
9.
Grasp the park brake lever output cable by hand and pull upward until a 3/16" drill bit can be inserted into the handle and sector gear mechanism
(Figure 3). This will remove the tension from the park brake cables.
