34 41 120 Removing and installing/replacing both handbrake Bowden cables

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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 .

Remove rear brake disks .

Remove exhaust system, see 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M54) .

Remove heat shield.

NOTE: After completing tasks, adjust handbrake, see 34 10 014 Adjusting handbrake .

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: Special Tool (32 1 030) With Retaining Hook

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

Fig 2: 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 3: Guide Handbrake Bowden Cables And Balance Bar

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables at expander locks.

Release screw (1) and remove holder.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 34 41 5AZ, see 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

Pull handbrake Bowden cables (2) out of wheel carrier.

Fig 4: Handbrake Bowden Cables And Screw

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of mountings (2).

Pull handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of guide (3).

Feed handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of guide of rear axle (4).

Fig 5: Handbrake Bowden Cables, Guide And Screw

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