34 41 280 Removing and installing/replacing actuating unit with control unit for parking brake (EMF): Notes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both brake discs

Set workshop mode in BMW diagnosis system.

Path:
- Function selection
- Service functions
- Chassis
- Parking brake
- Workshop mode

NOTE: This facilitates removal as the EMF approaches the outer position.

Open flap in luggage compartment at rear left.

Remove first aid kit (1).

Fig 1: Identifying First Aid Kit

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Cable for emergency release (1) must be removed with actuating unit.

Press both detent lugs together and press cable for emergency release (1) downwards.

Unclip cable for emergency release from guides on rear axle.

Fig 2: Identifying Emergency Cable

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Dynamic Drive:

Release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Release stabilizer at bearing points and swing downwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield Screws

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Release screw (1) and remove spring clip (2) on left and right.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ . See 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Clip

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Disengage parking brake Bowden cable (1) from holders on left and right.

Fig 5: Disengaging Parking Brake Bowden Cable

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Version 1:

Turn brake disc into position as illustrated (arrow). Position screwdriver (1) on brake shoe expander (2) as illustrated.

Fig 6: Positioning Screwdriver On Brake Shoe Expander (Version 1)

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NOTE: For greater clarity, illustration does not show brake disc.

Pull up parking brake Bowden cable behind wheel carrier towards brake shoe expander (2) as far as it will go and hold in position. At the same time, use a standard screwdriver (3) to press nipple (1) in brake shoe expander (2) upwards as far as possible. Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm. Pull parking brake Bowden cable out of wheel carrier.

NOTE: Bowden cable must not be pulled out before lifting the nipple (1).

Fig 7: Pressing Nipple In Brake Shoe Expander Upward

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Version 2:

Turn brake disc into position as illustrated (arrow).

Position screwdriver (1) on brake shoe expander (2) as illustrated.

Fig 8: Positioning Screwdriver On Brake Shoe Expander (Version 2)

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NOTE: For greater clarity, illustration does not show brake disc.

At the same time, use a standard screwdriver (3) to press nipple (1) in brake shoe expander (2) downwards as far as possible. Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm. Pull parking brake Bowden cable out of wheel carrier.

NOTE: The Bowden cable must not be pulled out before the nipple (1) has been pushed down as far as possible.

Fig 9: Pressing Nipple In Brake Shoe Expander Downward

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Installation note: Grease nipple of parking brake Bowden cable with assembly paste (part number 81 22 9 407 171). Obtainable from BMW Parts Department. Feed parking brake Bowden cable horizontally into brake anchor plate/brake guard plate. Sleeve must be inserted up to stop. Nipple of parking brake Bowden cable must audibly snap into place in brake shoe expander.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 41 4AZ . See 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

Release screws (3) and remove holder (4).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 41 3AZ . See 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

Feed out actuating unit with parking brake Bowden cables and cable for emergency release.

Fig 10: Identifying Plug Connection, Holder With Screws

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