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

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 .
• Remove  rear brake discs  . 
• Remove exhaust system.  See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR .
• Remove heat shield.

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)

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

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Clip And Balance Arm

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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

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables at expander locks.

Release screw (1) and remove bracket.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 41 5AZ.  See 34 41 PARKING BRAKE .

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

Fig 4: Identifying Handbrake Bowden Cables And Screws

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of mountings.

Pull handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of guide (2) and remove.

Fig 5: Identifying Handbrake Bowden Cables And Guide

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