Remove/install center brake cable - AR42.20-P-0523EW

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MODEL 212, 218

Fig 1: Center Brake Cable Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1	Remove heat shield (6)
2	Press back center separation point (2) using assembly and unhook center brake cable (1)	Do not unhook center brake cable (1) with pliers as otherwise the rubber guard may be damaged. Ensure that the surface in the area of the center separation point (2) on the propeller shaft tunnel does not have any scratches, cracks or notches as otherwise corrosion damage may occur.
2		Assembly tool	Figure
3	Unhook center brake cable (1) from bracket (3) on underbody	Snap-release tool	Figure
4	Detach rubber mount (4) of center brake cable (1) from bracket (7)
5	Detach left rear brake cable from center brake cable (1) at left rear separating point (8)
6	Remove rubber retainer (9) from right rear separating point (5)
7	Detach center brake cable (1) at right rear separating point (5) and remove
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Adjust parking brake		AR42.20-P-0540EW

Fig 2: Identifying Snap-Release Tool (129 589 11 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Tool (204 589 00 16 00)

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