Changing the handbrake cables

[Carolyn]

Remove the centre console, slacken the cable from the handbrake lever so you can pop the cable ends from the cross-bar.  Remove the retaining brackets that hold the cables down.

I remove the bins behind the seats, so I can keep and eye on the connections for the fuel pump and make sure they aren't strained as I lower the tank.

Underneath:

You need to lower the fuel tank (not remove it). Lower it so you can get at the cable retaining brackets above the tank.  I take out two of the four bolts that hold it in and replace them with longer threaded rod with nuts, so I can drop it enough without dropping it all the way.

Remove the spring clips (or split pins) from the vertical pins that attach the cable ends to the levers on the calipers.  Using a hammer and punch knock the pins upwards until they come out out (you may have to soak them in penetrant).

Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and hammer, knock out the retaining clips that hold the cables to the forks on the calipers.  Release the cables from the forks.

Undo the bolts above the tank that hold the retaining loops on the cables (two on each cable).

Pull the cables out from inside the car.

Reverse the above with new cables.  Make sure you install them on the correct side (they are slightly different lengths).

Order the correct cables for the year of your car.  Be wary of aftermarket cables.