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It depends. If you order the new one from GM it is a pretty involved process to completely remove the e-brake lever assembly.
If you are just replacing the boot and or the handle, very straightforward.
You said lever in your post but the responses you received are specific to the removal of the handle.
If you are just replacing the boot and or the handle, very straightforward.
You said lever in your post but the responses you received are specific to the removal of the handle.
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I have heard of others with a little (or a lot) more difficulty which I've always chalked up to fit or tolerance differences with the button or detent. As you know, the button is a just molded plastic part and it press fits over a detent on the top of the release mechanism at the top of the brake lever which is then ultimately trapped by the leather handle grip.
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When I've worked on my handle and button I was able to remove it as a function of removing the handle. Pulling off the handle in my car, also removed the button. When I replace it, I drop the button down in to the opening of the handle and then just use the handle to press the button back on.
I have heard of others with a little (or a lot) more difficulty which I've always chalked up to fit or tolerance differences with the button or detent. As you know, the button is a just molded plastic part and it press fits over a detent on the top of the release mechanism at the top of the brake lever which is then ultimately trapped by the leather handle grip.
I have heard of others with a little (or a lot) more difficulty which I've always chalked up to fit or tolerance differences with the button or detent. As you know, the button is a just molded plastic part and it press fits over a detent on the top of the release mechanism at the top of the brake lever which is then ultimately trapped by the leather handle grip.
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If you are talking about the silver cap, It is not spring loaded. It is simply press fit on a detent on top of the lever. I've had mine off several times and have never "messed it up."
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