Removing and installing/replacing parking brake lever

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER CONSOLE .

NOTE: If the parking brake lever is replaced, the parking brake lever handle must also be replaced.

Lock adjustment unit (ASZE).

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

Installation note:

Unlock adjustment unit (ASZE).

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

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

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

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Detach parking brake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).

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Disconnect cable (1) from the switch of the parking brake indicator light.

Unclip cable clip (2) from parking brake lever.

Release nuts and remove parking brake lever (3).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ .

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

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