34 41 001 Removing and installing handbrake lever

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT HOLDER .

After completing tasks, ADJUST HANDBRAKE .

Release adjustment unit (1) for handbrake lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Unit

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Detach both parking brake Bowden cables from balance arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Bowden Cables

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Disconnect plug connection for handbrake check switch.

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

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ

Remove handbrake lever.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Fastener

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