Captiva

Handbrake Rear Cable Replacement - Right 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 right handbrake cable eyelet (1) from the handbrake actuator.
6. Using the CH-37043 Handbrake Cable Release Tool , remove the handbrake cable (2) from the handbrake cable bracket.
7. Lower the rear suspension support approximately 152-254 mm (6-10 in) to access the handbrake cable fasteners. Refer to Support Replacement : FWD  → AWD .



8. Remove the right handbrake cable lower support bracket bolt (1).



9. Remove the right handbrake cable upper support bracket bolt (1).



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



11. Using the CH-37043 Handbrake Cable Release Tool , compress the locking tabs on the right rear handbrake cable conduit (1) and remove the handbrake cable from the support bracket.

1. Install the right handbrake cable to the support bracket.
2. Ensure the locking tabs on the right rear handbrake cable conduit (1) are securely engaged to the support bracket.



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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




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



5. Install the right handbrake cable lower support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the rear suspension support. Refer to Support Replacement : FWD  → AWD .



7. Connect the right handbrake cable eyelet (1) to the handbrake actuator.
8. Install the parking brake cable (2) to the parking brake cable bracket .
9. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Enable the handbrake cable adjuster. Refer to Handbrake Cable Adjuster Enabling .