Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation),
Lifting (Description and Operation).
Remove the floor panel crossmember.
CAUTION:Take care when removing the exhaust hanger insulators to prevent damage.
NOTE:Support the rear muffler.
Detach the rear muffler from the exhaust hanger insulators.
Detach the center section of the exhaust system heat shield from the floor pan.
Detach the parking brake cable from the brake caliper on both sides.
Pull back the parking brake actuating lever.
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the parking brake actuating lever.
Detach the parking brake cable from the brake caliper bracket.
CAUTION:Do not apply excessive force when releasing the parking brake cable clip locking tangs from the parking brake cable clip support bracket. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the clip.
NOTE:The parking brake cable clip is secured to the parking brake cable support bracket by a locking tang on either side of the clip.
Detach the parking brake cable from the beam axle on both sides.
Release the locking tangs.
Detach the parking brake cables from the parking brake cable equalizer.
Detach the parking brake cables from the parking brake cable support bracket.
Detach the parking brake cable from the beam axle bracket on both sides.
Detach the parking brake cable from the floor pan on both sides.
Remove the parking brake cable.
Installation
CAUTION:Take care when installing the exhaust hanger insulators to prevent damage.
NOTE:Check the exhaust hanger insulators for damage. Install new exhaust hanger insulators if required.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Adjust the parking brake. For additional information, refer to: Parking Brake Cable Adjustment - Vehicles With: Rear Disc Brakes (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
