34 41 164 Removing and installing/replacing right parking brake Bowden cable

Necessary Preliminary tasks: 

• Read and comply with GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .
• Remove WHEEL .
• Remove the TANK COVER on the right.
• Release the heat shield.

Release gaiter on parking brake lever.

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

Fig 1: Locating Adjusting Fixture Of Parking Brake Bowden Cable

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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.

Fig 2: Detaching Retaining Clip Of Parking Brake Bowden Cable

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Feed out parking brake Bowden cable (2) downwards.

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

Fig 3: Unfastening Left Parking Brake Bowden Cable In Connector

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Detach parking brake Bowden cable from bracket (1).

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

Fig 4: Locating Parking Brake Bowden Cable Retaining Lugs

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Installation: 

Attach parking brake Bowden cable to bracket (1).

Install parking brake Bowden cable (3) in holder.

Fig 5: Locating Parking Brake Bowden Cable Retaining Lugs

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Retaining lugs (2) must be fully engaged.

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

Fig 6: Inserting Left Parking Brake Bowden Cable Into Connector

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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.

Fig 7: Parking Brake Bowden Cable, Operating Lever, And Clip

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Required follow-up work: 

• Adjust PARKING BRAKE .