34 41 000 Removing and installing / replacing handbrake lever

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 030  . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove center console  . See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

After completing tasks, adjust parking brake.  

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Screw in special tool 32 1 030  partially. Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Fig 1: Adjusting Lock Unit (ASZE)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Clip And Balance Arm

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 030  . See STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove center console  . See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

After completing tasks, adjust parking brake. 

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Screw in special tool 32 1 030  partially. Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Fig 1: Adjusting Lock Unit (ASZE)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Clip And Balance Arm

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Balance Bar And Guide Handbrake Bowden Cables

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch.

Release screws (2) and remove parking brake lever (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ.  See 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Parking Brake Lever And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.