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 . See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake . See 34 10 014 ADJUSTING 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). See 32 1 030 LEVER

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Hook 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 Upwards Out Of 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 Guide Handbrake Bowden Cables & Balance Bar

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

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

Installation:

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

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

Fig 4: Removing Handbrake Lever & Screw

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