Parking Brake BOWDEN Cables: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove center console. See CENTER CONSOLE .
Remove rear brake discs. See BRAKE DISC (REAR) .
Remove exhaust system. Remove heat shield.
Using Special Tool (32 1 030), press stop (1) of adjusting spring back until retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1). See Figure. This will lock adjuster unit (ASZE).
Unclip mounting clip (1) upwards out of balance arm (2). See Fig 1.
Guide parking brake Bowden cables (1) inwards with a screwdriver and pull out of balance bar (2). See Fig 2.
Disconnect parking brake Bowden cables at expander locks. See Fig 3. Release screw (1) and remove holder. Pull parking brake Bowden cables (2) out of wheel carrier.
Disconnect parking brake Bowden cables (1) from mountings. See Fig 4. Pull parking brake Bowden cables (1) out of guide (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Unclipping Mounting Clip

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Fig 2: Removing Bowden Cables From Balance Bar

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Fig 3: Removing Bowden Cables from Wheel Carrier

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Fig 4: Removing Parking Brake Bowden Cables

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