34 41 120 Removing and installing or replacing both handbrake Bowden cables

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 030

See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead  . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
• Remove airbag control unit  . See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .

After completing work:

• Adjusting parking brake  

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Screw in special tool 32 1 030 partially. Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Installation: 

Unlock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from stop (1) of adjusting spring.

Fig 1: Removing Restraining Hook

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Press retainer (1) in balance arm (2) forward in direction of arrow.

Detach handbrake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).

Fig 2: Pressing Retainer In Balance Arm

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Remove expander lock   for parking braking shoes.

Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).

Pull handbrake cable out of wheel carrier.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 41 2AZ, see 34 41 PARKING BRAKE

Fig 3: Identifying Screw And Holder

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Disconnect handbrake cables from holders (1).

Pull handbrake cables towards rear out of guide tube.

Fig 4: Identifying Handbrake Cable Holders

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