Installing front brake cable

Fig 1: Brake cable routing

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1. Lay the brake cable under the wiring harness -arrow- and under the air guide -arrow- . See Fig 1.

2. Fit the ball head to the latch on the actuating pedal. Make sure that the securing lug is not damaged.

Fig 2: Turning deflector hexagon using an open-ended wrench

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3. Push the ball head into the latch on the deflector. To do this use an open-ended wrench (a/f 22) on the deflector hexagon and turn it until the end of the cable can be inserted. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Engaging securing clip into bracket on deflector

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4. Engage the securing clip into the bracket on the deflector and make sure it is fitted correctly. Observe the following note for this purpose: See Fig 3.

NOTE:

Damaged securing clips must be replaced. The brake cable can become detached if the securing clip is defective.
Pass securing clip behind brake cable.
Clip in securing clip -direction arrow- . See Fig 5.
Securing clip in end position. See Fig 6.

Fig 4: Brake cable securing clip

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Fig 5: Engaging securing clip into bracket on deflector

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Fig 6: Identifying brake cable secured in deflector

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5. Install cover of driver's footwell. Refer to 70 22 19 Removing and installing cover under dashboard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) . and lay the carpet.

6. Perform a function test.