removing E brake council
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removing E brake council
I am trying to remove the emergency brake center council,there are 2 screws on each side and a bolt in the back of the council.how in the heck do you get to the rear bolt.what a pain in the rear,lol.thanks .
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You can get at it through the storage compartment (jack side) on the 3 door compartments.
Ratchet wrench works, swivel end ratchet wrench works better
Don't be tempted to leave it out when going back together, probably the #1 reason for busted e-brake consoles
M
Ratchet wrench works, swivel end ratchet wrench works better
Don't be tempted to leave it out when going back together, probably the #1 reason for busted e-brake consoles
M
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thank you
thanks for the info, I lifted the compartment where the jack is and reached back , and put my hand on the bolt, but was unsure if that was it,so that is it.I thought it might be under the car or would have to pull all the storage boxes out to get to it, thanks again.is that a 7/16 or a half inch.
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Don't be tempted to leave it out when going back together, probably the #1 reason for busted e-brake consoles
I agree but I installed the bolt into the parking brake console with the head torwards the engine and just slid the threads into the hole.
I agree but I installed the bolt into the parking brake console with the head torwards the engine and just slid the threads into the hole.
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rear bolt
just finished putting the rear bolt in, what a freakin pain.but did get it .all that just for the handle cover, I dont know what you do with the excess part seems a little long, I just slid it under the front area.
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Good advice given here.
- It's a 7/16" bolt.
- I also reversed orientation on re-install, putting the bolt into the console (facing rearwards) and then adding a lock washer and a hex nut in from the back. Seemed easier than managing the bolt back in to place blindly.
- Surely, you do not want to leave this attachment out on re-install. If you do, order a new console - you'll need it...
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yes,
do some stretching, its a tight area.putting the bolt back, just make sure the council is in the same place, and use a rachet style boxed in wrench.