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

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

After completing tasks, ADJUST HANDBRAKE

Release adjusting fixture (1) for parking brake Bowden cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Fixture For Parking Brake Bowden Cable

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Detach both parking brake Bowden cables from balance arm.

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

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Connect special tool 34 6 330 to parking brake Bowden cable (1).

Slide special tool 34 6 330 in direction of arrow onto barbs of parking brake Bowden cable (1) until barbs are free.

Push parking brake Bowden cable towards rear.

Fig 3: Attaching Special Tool (34 6 330)

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Release cables from clips (1) on fuel tank.

Release screws (2) and remove holder from wishbone at top.

Fig 4: Identifying Clips And Screws

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Detach retaining clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Disengage parking brake Bowden cable (2) from operating lever (3) at brake caliper.

Feed out parking brake Bowden cable (2) downwards.

Fig 5: Disengaging Parking Brake Bowden Cable From Actuating Lever At Brake Caliper

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