34 41 000 Removing and installing / replacing handbrake lever

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center console, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake, refer to 34 10 014 ADJUSTING HANDBRAKE .

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE). Using special tool 32 1 030, press stop (2) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (3) engages in stop (2).

Fig 1: Pressing Adjusting Spring With Special Tool 32 1 030

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

Fig 2: Releasing Mounting Clip From Balance Arm

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

Fig 3: Removing Handbrake Bowden Cables From Balance Bar

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Disconnect cable (1) from handbrake check switch. Release screws (2) and remove handbrake lever (3).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable From Handbrake Check Switch

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Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 34 41 1AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

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