Parking brake cables (AWD vehicles), removing and installing

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NOTE:

The parking brake cable adjusting elements are in front of the rear lower transverse links.

Removing:

Remove center console extension. →
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Remove wheels.
Detach rear exhaust.
Remove heat shield at rear of fuel tank.

Remove rear tunnel heat shield (below drive shaft).
Remove rear tunnel heat shield (above drive shaft).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Retaining Clip And Disconnecting/Connecting Parking Brake Cables At Brake Caliper

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Pull out retaining clip - 1 - and unhook parking brake cables at brake caliper.

NOTE:

Do not damage parking brake boot when removing and installing.

Fig 2: Uncliping Brake Cable From Retainer

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Unclip brake cable - 1 - from retainer - 3 -.

Fig 3: Uncliping Brake Cable From Retainer

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Unclip brake cable - 3 - from retainer - 2 -.

Fig 4: Uncliping/Clipping Brake Cables From/To Retainers

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Unclip brake cables - 1 - from retainers - 2 - and - 4 -.

Before installing new parking brake cables you must remove the parking brake lever and reset the mechanism.

Removing and installing parking brake lever → Parking brake handle, removing and installing

Installing

Fig 5: Clipping On Parking Brake Cable Until It Engages

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Clip on parking brake cable - 1 - until it engages.

Fig 6: Uncliping/Clipping Brake Cables From/To Retainers

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The clip loop on retainer must be located between two positioning rings - 5 -.

NOTE:

Clip attachment on retainer - 4 - must always face outside of the vehicle.

Tightening torque for item 3: 1.5 Nm
Engage cable at exhaust mount.
Attach parking brake cables to underside and tank and insert them into lever at brake caliper.

NOTE:

Do not damage parking brake boot when removing and installing.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Retaining Clip And Disconnecting/Connecting Parking Brake Cables At Brake Caliper

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Hook parking brake cable into brake caliper and insert retaining washer - 1 -.

Fig 8: Uncliping Brake Cable From Retainer

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Positioning rings - 1 - must align with clips on retainer.
Tightening torque for Item - 2 - : 25 Nm
Install heat shields.
Adjust parking brake → Parking brake, adjusting .

Install center console extension. →
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