34 41 140 Removing and installing/replacing guide tube for parking brake Bowden cable

Special tools required: 

• 32 1 030

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove center console.
• Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Remove heat shield.

Lock adjustment unit (ASZE).

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

Installation note: 

Unlock adjustment unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from limit position (1) of adjusting spring.

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Press retainer (1) in balance arm (2) forward in direction of arrow.

Detach parking brake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Parking Brake Bowden Cables From Balance Arm

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Pull parking brake Bowden cables out of guide tube.

Detach guide tubes from mounting clip (1).

Installation note: 

Replacing damaged mounting clips (1) is mandatory.

Pull both guide tubes (2) a little in direction of arrow to the back and remove guide tubes.

Fig 3: Pulling Parking Brake Bowden Cables

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Installation note: 

The two guide tubes must be inserted into the holder under the center console by touch!

After fastening guide tubes in mounting clip (1), both rubber grommets must be correctly pressed into body.

After installation: 

• Adjusting PARKING BRAKE