OEM 2004 Buick Regal Parking Brake Cable

2004 Buick Regal Parking Brake Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front parking brake cable on 2004 Buick Regal?

  A: One should start by lifting and supporting the vehicle before releasing tension from the parking brake equalizer before proceeding. First disconnect the front cable from its connector then remove it from all the guide paths on the equalizer. The installation process requires users to first lower the vehicle while removing the left side closeout/insulator panel together with the lower center pillar panel on the left side and the left side carpet retainers. After reaching the front park brake cable through access underneath the carpet you need to take off the retaining clip before disconnecting the cable from its clevis attachment. Using Tool J 37043 release the retainer which holds the cable on the pedal bracket assembly while you remove the front cable from the vehicle by noting its installation path. The front cable must be placed into the specified opening in the vehicle during installation and then mounted against the park brake pedal bracket before inserting the cable button end into the clevis that requires a retaining clip to secure. Add carpet retainers on the left side and install closely the lower center pillar trim and the left side closeout/insulator panel. Support the automatic transmission vehicle once more before guiding the front park brake cable through its guides to the equalizer. The front park brake cable should be attached to the rear cable through the connector clip before tightening the equalizer nut to eliminate cable slack then lowering the vehicle.