Captiva

Handbrake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

CH-37043 Handbrake Cable Release Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

1. Disable the handbrake cable adjuster. Refer to Handbrake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .



5. Disconnect the handbrake intermediate cable nut (1) from the electronic handbrake control module spindle by rotating the nut anticlockwise.
6. Disconnect the handbrake intermediate cable and position the cable aside.



7. Remove the intermediate handbrake cable forward bracket bolt (1).
8. Lower the rear suspension support approximately 152-254 mm (6-10 in) to access the handbrake cable fasteners. Refer to Support Replacement : FWD  → AWD .



9. Remove the intermediate handbrake cable lower support bracket bolt (1).



10. Remove the intermediate handbrake cable upper support bracket bolt (1).



11. Disconnect the intermediate handbrake cable from the right rear handbrake cable connector (1).



12. Using the CH-37043 Handbrake Cable Release Tool , compress the locking tabs on the left rear handbrake cable conduit (1) and remove the handbrake cable from the support bracket.
13. Disconnect the left rear handbrake cable from the handbrake cable equaliser.



14. Disconnect the left handbrake cable eyelet (1) from the handbrake actuator.
15. Using the CH-37043 Handbrake Cable Release Tool , remove the handbrake cable (2) from the handbrake cable bracket.
16. Remove the intermediate handbrake cable from the rear suspension support.
17. Separate the intermediate and rear left handbrake cables.

1. Connect the intermediate and rear left handbrake cables.



2. Connect the left handbrake cable eyelet (1) to the handbrake actuator.
3. Install the left handbrake cable (2) to the handbrake cable bracket.
4. Ensure the locking tabs on the cable conduit are securely engaged to the cable bracket.



5. Connect the left rear handbrake cable to the handbrake cable equaliser.
6. Install the handbrake cable to the support bracket.
7. Ensure the locking tabs on the left rear handbrake cable conduit (1) are securely engaged to the support bracket.



8. Connect the intermediate handbrake cable to the right rear handbrake cable connector (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




9. Install the intermediate handbrake cable upper support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



10. Install the intermediate handbrake cable lower support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



11. Install the intermediate handbrake cable forward bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
12. Install the rear suspension support. Refer to Support Replacement : FWD  → AWD .



13. Inspect the O-ring seals on the electronic handbrake control module spindle and the handbrake intermediate cable for damage and correct positioning and replace, if necessary.

Note: Ensure the park brake intermediate cable fitting is engaged in the actuator in the spindle.

14. Install the handbrake intermediate cable fitting to the spindle.

Note: When installing the handbrake intermediate cable nut to the electronic park brake module spindle, hold the spindle housing securely to avoid distorting the housing.

15. Connect the handbrake intermediate cable nut (1) to the electronic handbrake control module spindle by rotating the nut clockwise and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
16. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
17. Enable the handbrake cable adjuster. Refer to Handbrake Cable Adjuster Enabling .