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Hand brake Cable Adjuster Enabling

The hand brake cable tension is controlled by the electronic hand brake (EHB) module. Cable tension needs to be set and the EHB module needs to be calibrated following the cable tension disabling procedure. Perform one of the following two methods to fully restore cable tension.

With Scan Tool - Preferred Method

1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Install a scan tool to the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
4. Using the scan tool, perform the following:

4.1.	From the scan tool menu, select Diagnostics

4.2.	Enter the appropriate vehicle information

4.3.	Select Chassis

4.4.	Select Hand brake Control Module

4.5.	Select Module Setup

4.6.	Select Hand brake Calibration

5. The EHB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the hand brake cables.

Without Scan Tool - Optional Method

1. Block the drive wheels.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position with the engine OFF.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
4. Place the automatic transmission in PARK or manual gearbox in NEUTRAL, as equipped.
5. Momentarily lift then release the EHB switch to apply the EHB.
6. Momentarily press down then release the EHB switch to release the EHB.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to cycle the EHB on then off an additional 4 times.
8. The EHB module will be calibrated and proper tension will be applied to the hand brake cables.