34 41 001 Removing and installing handbrake lever

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear storage compartment holder  . See 51 16 218 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT HOLDER .

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.  

Release adjustment unit (1) for handbrake lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Unit Of Handbrake Lever

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Detach both parking brake Bowden cables from balance arm.

Fig 2: Detaching Both Parking Brake Bowden Cables Of Balance Arm

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Disconnect plug connection for handbrake check switch.

Release screws (1) and remove fastener (2).

Installation: 

Tightening torque. See 34 41 1AZ.

Remove handbrake lever.

Fig 3: Removing Fastener And Screws

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