34 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing handbrake lever

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Special tools required:

32 1 030 LEVER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove storage compartment, see 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake, see 34 10 014 Adjusting handbrake .

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Using special tool 32 1 030 , press stop (2) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (3) engages in stop (2).

Fig 1: Special Tool (32 1 030) With Retaining Hook

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Release nuts (1) and remove carrier for center console (2).

Fig 2: Carrier For Center Console And Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove holder with DSC sensor.

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions on removing and installing DSC sensor .

Fig 3: Plug Connection And Screw

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Unclip mounting clip (1) upwards out of balance arm (2).

Fig 4: Balance Arm And Mounting Clip

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Guide handbrake Bowden cables (1) with a screwdriver inwards and pull out of balance bar (2).

Fig 5: Guide Handbrake Bowden Cables And Balance Bar

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

Release screw (2) and remove handbrake lever (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 34 41 1AZ, see 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

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

Fig 6: Handbrake Lever, Cable And Screw

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