Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress the visible retaining tab (1) on the handbrake cable fitting, then tilt the released side of the cable end back into the backing plate.
Rotate the handbrake cable to expose the other retaining tab.
Release rear handbrake cable (1) from handbrake lever (2), using a suitable tool.
Remove the rear handbrake cable (1) back through the opening in the backing plate.
Insert the handbrake cable through the opening in the backing plate. Only install the cable return spring to just rearward of the spring positioning tab on the backing plate.
Push the rear handbrake cable (1) toward the rear of the vehicle, along the outside of the trailing brake shoe, until the cable end is positioned just past the slot on the handbrake lever (2).
While holding the rear handbrake cable (1) in position from front to rear, move the cable end to the back of the handbrake lever (2).
Press the rear handbrake cable (1) into the slot on the lever (2), then pull the cable toward the front of the vehicle to secure the cable end to the slot.
While continuing to pull the cable away from the lever, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the opening on the lever to prevent the cable from lifting out of the slot on the lever.
Move the cable return spring through the opening in the backing plate.
Secure the cable fitting to the backing plate. Attempt to pull the handbrake cable free of the backing plate, to ensure that the retaining tabs (1) on the fitting are properly secured.
