34 41 000 Removing And Installing / Replacing Handbrake Lever

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Special tools required:

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center console

After completing tasks, adjust 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: Adjusting Spring Back With Special Tool 32 1 030

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

Fig 2: Identifying Handbrake Bowden Cables And Balance Bar

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

Fig 3: Identifying Handbrake Lever, Screws And Cable

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

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

Installation:

Tighten to specified torque. See PARKING BRAKE .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Handbrake Lever, Cable And Screws

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