34 41 000 Removing and installing handbrake lever

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Necessary preliminary work:

Fully remove CENTER CONSOLE .

After completing repair work, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

Release adjuster (1) of parking brake lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Self-Locking Nut

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Release nuts (1) and remove holder (2).

If necessary, remove cable clip from holder (2).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Nuts

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Detach both parking brake Bowden cables (1) from balance arm.

If necessary, remove cable clip (2).

Disconnect plug connection for handbrake light switch.

Release nuts and remove parking brake lever (1).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 34 41 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Lever, Cable Clip And Nuts

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