Carves
05-16-2013, 08:59 PM
A few pics and tips for beginners.
This might be handy for those that wanting to replace that lever with the missing release button .. or something.
First up you may need to remove the centre console.
Bit of a guide on that - in this thread --> http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14629
With the console removed ... you are looking at this.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Body%20and%20Trims/Centre%20Console/Removal08b_zps85b91294.jpg
Lift off the ducting in the above pic and remove these 3 screws.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal01d_zps0e03070a.jpg
Why didnt they leave the airbag module under the seat .. :rolleyes:
OK ... Best to play safe now ... Since I'm messing with airbag stuff ;);)
... battery disconnection required ... :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Body%20and%20Trims/Guards/Guard01b_zps16f908f2.jpg
On a more serious note ... Chryslers Warning ....
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE WARNING:
THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAG.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE.
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
NEVER STRIKE OR KICK THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION.
IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
ALWAYS REINSTALL THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE PROTECTIVE COVER.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
Then grab a 10mm socket and undo the three nuts.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal02d_zpsc84f4294.jpg
Amazingly :confused: ... the same socket fits these four .. :rolleyes: .. :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal06d_zps66031363.jpg
DONT FORGET THE GROUND TERMINAL ... when it all goes back together ;)
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal07d_zps8a8a7cd5.jpg
Should you have a need to remove the connector ...........
1/. gently pry out the black bits - just a smidgin ... until the white bits can be slid out.
2/. then squeeze the black bits to free the yellow plug from the module.
More fun than a Rubik's Cube .. :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal04d_zpsa684d938.jpg
Why did I remove the airbag module ?? ... coz the access hole in its mounting plate - Doesnt match up with the handbrake levers mounting bolt .. :rolleyes: .. :bang:
Onto the home stretch now.
Undo these three screws ... 10mm again ???? .. :shocker: .. :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal08d_zps3044673f.jpg
Slide off the terminal.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal09d_zpsba112603.jpg
Dive underneath and free up the cable.
Its held on the bracket by three little metal fingers ... and the hose clamp is used as a tool to squash them down ... to slide the cable out of the bracket.
Leave a bit of space between the clamp and the bracket ... so that the fingers can be drawn out of the hole slightly ... so the clamp can be removed, and the cable fully removed.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal10c_zps2d9a1d9e.jpg ... http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal11c_zps79d4e443.jpg
You might also need to back off the tension on the adjuster if not already done.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Handbrake07a_zps5297e3aa.jpg
Remove the handbrake lever and cable ... :cool0010:
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal12b_zpsd114fc0d.jpg
Instal is a simple reversal of the above .. followed by any brake adjustments you need to do .. :D
This might be handy for those that wanting to replace that lever with the missing release button .. or something.
First up you may need to remove the centre console.
Bit of a guide on that - in this thread --> http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14629
With the console removed ... you are looking at this.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Body%20and%20Trims/Centre%20Console/Removal08b_zps85b91294.jpg
Lift off the ducting in the above pic and remove these 3 screws.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal01d_zps0e03070a.jpg
Why didnt they leave the airbag module under the seat .. :rolleyes:
OK ... Best to play safe now ... Since I'm messing with airbag stuff ;);)
... battery disconnection required ... :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Body%20and%20Trims/Guards/Guard01b_zps16f908f2.jpg
On a more serious note ... Chryslers Warning ....
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE WARNING:
THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAG.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS, YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE.
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
NEVER STRIKE OR KICK THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION.
IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT.
ALWAYS REINSTALL THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE PROTECTIVE COVER.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT INJURIES.
Then grab a 10mm socket and undo the three nuts.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal02d_zpsc84f4294.jpg
Amazingly :confused: ... the same socket fits these four .. :rolleyes: .. :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal06d_zps66031363.jpg
DONT FORGET THE GROUND TERMINAL ... when it all goes back together ;)
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal07d_zps8a8a7cd5.jpg
Should you have a need to remove the connector ...........
1/. gently pry out the black bits - just a smidgin ... until the white bits can be slid out.
2/. then squeeze the black bits to free the yellow plug from the module.
More fun than a Rubik's Cube .. :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal04d_zpsa684d938.jpg
Why did I remove the airbag module ?? ... coz the access hole in its mounting plate - Doesnt match up with the handbrake levers mounting bolt .. :rolleyes: .. :bang:
Onto the home stretch now.
Undo these three screws ... 10mm again ???? .. :shocker: .. :D
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal08d_zps3044673f.jpg
Slide off the terminal.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal09d_zpsba112603.jpg
Dive underneath and free up the cable.
Its held on the bracket by three little metal fingers ... and the hose clamp is used as a tool to squash them down ... to slide the cable out of the bracket.
Leave a bit of space between the clamp and the bracket ... so that the fingers can be drawn out of the hole slightly ... so the clamp can be removed, and the cable fully removed.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal10c_zps2d9a1d9e.jpg ... http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal11c_zps79d4e443.jpg
You might also need to back off the tension on the adjuster if not already done.
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Handbrake07a_zps5297e3aa.jpg
Remove the handbrake lever and cable ... :cool0010:
http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Vehicle%20Bits/Brakes/Removal12b_zpsd114fc0d.jpg
Instal is a simple reversal of the above .. followed by any brake adjustments you need to do .. :D