Removing and installing/replacing right parking brake Bowden cable (Cooper Convertible)

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Preliminary work needed:

Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove WHEEL .
Remove left and right TANK COVER .
Release the heat shield.

Release bellows on parking brake lever.

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

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Detach retaining clip (1) in arrow direction.

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

Feed out parking brake Bowden cable (2) downwards.

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Unfasten left parking brake Bowden cable (1) in connector (2) in arrow direction and detach.

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Detach parking brake Bowden cable from holder (1).

Press down retaining lugs (2) and remove parking brake Bowden cable (3).

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Installation:

Attach parking brake Bowden cable to holder (1)

Install parking brake Bowden cable (3) in holder.

Retaining lugs (2) must be fully engaged.

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Insert left parking brake Bowden cable (1) into connector (2) in arrow direction and lock up to stop.

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Feed in parking brake Bowden cable (2) from below.

Mount locking clip (3).

Engage parking brake Bowden cable (2) in operating lever (1) on brake caliper.

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Required follow-up work:

Mount the left and right TANK COVER .
Fit heat shield.
Install WHEEL .
Adjust PARKING BRAKE .