34 41 000 Removing and installing / replacing parking brake lever

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Disconnect battery negative lead
• Remove airbag control unit

After completing work:

• Adjust handbrake 

Release handbrake lever.

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Using special tool 32 1 030 , press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Installation: 

Unlock adjuster unit (ASZE).

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

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

Fig 1: Restraining Hook, Stop, Special Tool (32 1 030) And Removal Directions

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Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 34 41 5AZ in 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

Remove bracket for center console (2).

Fig 2: Centre Console Bracket And Screw

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

Unclip cable bracket (2) at point (3).

Remove cable bracket and place forward.

Fig 3: Cable, Cable Bracket And Point

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

Detach handbrake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).

Fig 4: Retainer, Balance Arm, Bowden Cables And Removal Directions

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Release nuts (1) and remove handbrake lever (2).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nuts.

For tightening torque refer to 34 41 1AZ in 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

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

Fig 5: Handbrake Lever And Nuts

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