34 41 120 Removing And Installing / Replacing Both Handbrake BOWDEN Cables

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove center console. See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Remove rear brake disks 
• Remove exhaust system.
• Remove heat shield.

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake .

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

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

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 Mounting Clip And 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 Handbrake Bowden Cables And Balance Bar

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables at expander locks.

Release screw (1) and remove bracket.

Installation: 

Tighten to specified torque. See 34 41 5AZ.

Pull handbrake Bowden cables (2) out of wheel carrier.

Fig 4: Identifying Handbrake Bowden Cables And Screws

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of mountings.

Pull handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of guide (2) and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Handbrake Bowden Cables Out Of Guide

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