Parking Brake Cable Installation

Connect the cable to the backing plate and parking brake shoe lever.

1. Pass the cable through the backing plate, and then connect the cable to the lever.
   





2. Install the cable to the backing plate with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   8.0 N*m{82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf}

   
   
   
   
   
   

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled F) to the trailing arm.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled E) to the rear suspension crossmember.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled D) to the crossmember.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled C) to the body.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the casing cap and casing cap bolt (labeled B) to the body.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Securely install the casing cap.

Install the cable clamp (labeled A) to the body.

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Connect the 3 cable ends to the equalizer.

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 center airbag sensor (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001DO200EX.html).

HINT:

Refer to the procedures from the installation of the center airbag sensor up until the checking of the SRS warning light.