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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2005RAINIER AWD L6-4.2L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPARKING BRAKE LEVERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S
Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair
2005 Buick Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the floor console.
2. Disable the Park Brake Automatic Adjuster.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the park brake cables from the equalizer.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.
7. Remove the remaining park brake lever retaining nut.
8. Remove the park brake lever assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the park brake lever assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the right front park brake lever retaining nut.
Tighten the park brake lever mounting nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Connect the park brake cables to the equalizer.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the floor console.
8. Enable the park brake automatic adjuster.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.