51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing hand brake lever cover

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Operations for removing hand brake lever cover and armrest are virtually identical. Differences can be seen in the notes on installation.

Partially fit special tool 00 9 340 . (See BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS article)

Unclip hand brake lever cover (2) or armrest in direction of arrow.

Force gaiter over hand brake handle.

Disconnect cable band for securing hand brake handle.

Remove hand brake lever cover (2) or armrest (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 340)

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Installation:

Pull gaiter (1) over brake lever handle until both ends are simultaneously flush. Check that seams (4) are correctly seated.

Tighten down cable band (3).

Cable band fastener must be at lower point (2).

Cut off cable band protrusion.

Fig 2: Identifying Gaiter & Cable Band

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Installation:

Following parts of hand brake lever cover (2) and armrest (1) must not be damaged or missing:

Fig 3: Identifying Front Retaining Lug & Guides

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Installation:

Hook in retaining lug at front and secure hand brake lever cover (2) or armrest.

Fig 4: Identifying Hand Brake Lever Cover

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