34 41 000 Removing and installing / replacing handbrake lever

Special tools required:

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE CENTRE CONSOLE

After completing tasks, adjust 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).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Hook And Stop

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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 Bowden Cables And Balance Bar

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

Release screws (2) and remove parking brake lever (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Screws And Parking Brake Lever

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