Parking brake lever with under tray, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove center console extension. →
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Fig 1: Releasing Handle With Screwdriver

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Release handle - 1 - with a screwdriver - 3 - and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Cover And Handle

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Remove cover - 4 - and handle - 1 -.

Fig 3: Removing Hex Bolts And Carrier

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Remove hex bolts - 2 - and remove carrier - 1 - (tightening torque: 6 Nm).
Remove floor covers.
Remove left floor trim approx. 8 bolts.
Remove inner floor trim at exhaust pipe

Detach rear exhaust pipe.
Remove heat shield at rear of fuel tank.
Detach rear tunnel heat shield.
Disconnect parking brake contact switch.

Fig 4: Locating Adapter With Washer

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Remove bolts, Items - 3 and 4 -.
Remove parking brake lever downward.

Fig 5: Identifying Collar Nuts & Parking Brake Lever

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Remove collar nuts - 1 - (tightening torque 25 Nm).
Remove parking brake lever - 2 - from mounting plate.

Reset adjusting mechanism

Fig 6: Releasing Mechanism With Screwdriver & Pressing Back Second Spring-Loaded Hook With Another Screwdriver

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Clamp one of the spring-loaded hooks in a vise.
Release mechanism with a screwdriver - 2 - , at the same time pressing back the second spring-loaded hook with another screwdriver.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

Fig 7: Clipping On Parking Brake Cable Until It Engages

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Insert parking brake cable into compensator. (Vehicles with FWD drive)

Fig 8: Inserting Parking Brake Cable Into Compensator

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Insert parking brake cable into compensator. (Vehicles with AWD)

Fig 9: Locating Adapter With Washer

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Tightening torque for hex bolt - 3 - : 25 Nm
Tightening torque for adapter with washer - 4 - : 25 Nm
Install center console extension. →
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Adjust parking brake → Parking brake, adjusting .