OEM 2005 Toyota Prius Parking Brake Cable

2005 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 1 on 2005 Toyota Prius?

  A: The replacement of Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 1 starts by draining refrigerant from the refrigeration system with Special Service Tool: 09870-00015 07110-58060 (07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080). The repair process begins with disconnecting the suction hose sub-assembly and the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe E (to cooler unit) using Special Service Tool: 09870-00025 while also disconnecting heater water hoses A and B. Subsequently, remove rear floor board No. 2, deck floor box rear, and rear floor board No. 3. The repair process starts with battery terminal disconnection followed by instrument panel register assembly removal (Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4) together with the instrument panel finish panel sub-assemblies (lower and upper), multi-display assembly, glove compartment door assembly and stopper and instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly No. 1 with center speaker, both front pillar garnish pieces (LH and RH). The technician should start by disconnecting the passenger Air Bag connector then proceed to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly with passenger Air Bag assembly before moving on to detach the steering wheel cover lower (No. 2 and No. 3) and horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly using Special Service Tool: 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021). Remove the tilt lever bracket, steering column cover, turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly, front door scuff plates (LH and RH), cowl side trim boards (LH and RH), instrument cluster finish panel assembly center, radio receiver assembly with stereo opening cover, instrument panel finish panel lower center, glove compartment door lock cover and assembly, instrument panel finish panel lower, instrument panel under cover sub-assembly No. 1, power steering ECU assembly, shift lever assembly lower, air duct rear No. 3, heater to register ducts (No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3), defroster nozzle assembly, transmission control ECU assembly, ECM, network gateway ECU, instrument panel brace sub-assembly No. 1, air conditioning amplifier assembly, steering column assembly, instrument panel reinforcement assembly, front seat assemblies (LH and RH), console panel sub-assembly upper, console box pocket, console box carpet, console box assembly rear, front floor footrest, air bag ECU assembly, yaw rate sensor (with VSC), console box mounting bracket No. 1, and finally the parking brake control pedal assembly. The installation and removal of the parking brake cable assembly No. 1 requires unbending the parking brake pedal claw while removing its locking nut and adjusting nut which allows collapsing the clip until the assembly detaches from the parking brake pedal assembly. To install the new parking brake cable assembly No. 1 pass it through the pedal bracket and secure it with a new clip before moving it through the pedal guide and temporarily tighten the adjusting nut and lock nut before completing the installation by adjusting the parking brake pedal free play. Bend the parking brake pedal claw fully, then reinstall the parking brake control pedal assembly, console box mounting bracket No. 1, yaw rate sensor (with VSC), air bag ECU assembly, front floor footrest, front seat assemblies (LH and RH), instrument panel reinforcement assembly, instrument panel brace sub-assembly No. 1, fully tighten the air conditioner unit assembly, install the steering column assembly, instrument panel sub-assembly lower, shift lever assembly lower, power steering ECU assembly, and instrument panel sub-assembly with passenger Air Bag assembly. Ontology includes installation of the cooler refrigerant liquid pipe E to cooler unit together with suction hose sub-assembly and leak inspection followed by spiral cable sub-assembly adjustment and sequence of rear floor boards (No. 2 and No. 3) and deck floor box rear reinstallation. The technician will insert Special Service Tool number 07110-58060 (or its versions 07117-58060, 07117-58070, 07117-58080, 07117-58090, 07117-78050, 07117-88060, 07117-88070, 07117-88080) to charge the refrigerant before checking for coolant leaks while warming up the engine and inspecting and adjusting the parking brake pedal position along with SRS warning system examination and torque zero calibration and system initialization steps.