34 41 000 Removing and installing / replacing handbrake lever

Special Tools Required:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake. Refer to 34 10 014 ADJUSTING HANDBRAKE .

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Using special tool 32 1 030, press stop (2) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (3) engages in stop (2).

Fig 1: Locating Stop Of Adjusting Spring

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Unclip mounting clip (1) upwards out of balance arm (2).

Fig 2: View Of Mounting Clip Of Balance Arm

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Guide handbrake Bowden cables (1) with a screwdriver inwards and pull out of balance bar (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cables In Balance Bar

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

Release screws (2) and remove handbrake lever (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 34 41 1AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .

Handbrake lever and adjustment unit (ASZE) are only exchanged completely as a single unit.

Fig 4: View Of Cable In Handbrake Check Switch

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