34 41 120 Removing and installing or replacing both parking brake Bowden cables

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove airbag control unit

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).

Fig 1: Stop, Retaining Hook And Special Tool (32 1 030)

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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 2: Retainer, Balance Arm, Bowden Cables And Removal Directions

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Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).

Installation: 

For tightening torque refer to 34 41 2AZ in 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

Fig 3: Holder And Screw

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Release one wheel stud.

Bring wheel into position (tapped hole turned down approx. 20° from horizontal).

F = direction of travel

Installation: 

Reinstall wheel stud only after handbrake has been adjusted.

For tightening torque refer to 36 10 1AZ in 36 10 WHEELS .

Fig 4: Tapped Hole Angle

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Nipple (1) and expander lock (2) are visible through tapped hole.

Push in core of handbrake cable in direction of expander lock as far as it will go and grip firmly.

Press nipple (1) downwards through tapped hole with a screwdriver.

Pull handbrake cables out of wheel carrier.

Fig 5: Nipple, Expander Lock And Removal Direction

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Installation: 

Insert handbrake cable into brake carrier/brake guard plate.

Sleeve must be inserted up to stop.

Nipple of handbrake cable must audibly snap into place in expander lock.

Disconnect handbrake cables from holders (1).

Pull handbrake cables towards rear out of guide tube.

Fig 6: Handbrake Cable Holders And Removal Directions

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