Parking Brake Lever Installation

Install the parking brake switch with the screw.

Torque:

0.88 N*m{9.0 kgf*cm, 7.8 in.*lbf}

Connect the cable to the lever.

Install the parking brake lever (with the No. 1 parking brake cable) with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

14.5 N*m{148 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}

Connect the No. 1 parking brake cable to the parking brake equalizer.

Temporarily install the wire adjusting nut and lock nut.

Connect the parking brake switch connector.

Pull the lever upward with a force of approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) and count the number of clicks.

OK:

6 to 8 clicks (without rear brake dragging)

Turn the No. 1 wire adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.

OK:

6 to 8 clicks (without rear brake dragging)
<Lever pulling force: approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf)>

Tighten the lock nut.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

Operate the parking brake lever 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake lever travel.

OK:

6 to 8 clicks (without rear brake dragging)
<Lever pulling force: approximately 200 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf)>

When operating the parking brake lever, check that the brake warning light illuminates at the first click.

Standard condition:

Brake warning light always illuminates at the first click.

Install the rear console box (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHG00HX.html).

HINT:

Refer to the procedures from the installation of the rear console box sub-assembly up until the installation of the No. 1 console upper panel garnish.