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

Special Tools Required: 

• 32 1 030

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove center console. Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Remove rear brake discs. Refer to 34 21 320 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS .
• Remove exhaust system. Refer to 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (N62) .
• Remove heat shield.

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake. Refer to 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: Locating Stop Of Adjusting Spring

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

Fig 2: View Of Mounting Clip Of 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 Bowden Cables In Balance Bar

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Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables at expander locks.

Release screw (1) and remove bracket.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 34 41 5AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting Handbrake Bowden Cables From Expander Locks

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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: Locating Handbrake Bowden Cables

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