Removing front brake cable

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Parking brake components

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Fig 2: Identifying auxiliary pin and ball head of front brake cable

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NOTE:

Front brake cable means: From the release for the foot-operated parking brake to the deflector under the center console.
The actuating pedal for the foot-operated parking brake does not have to be removed to do this.

1. Fix the adjustment device using an auxiliary pin (max. 3.5 mm Ø). In other words: press the adjustment device together -arrow- until the assembly bores are covered and the auxiliary pin can be inserted → 466019 Removing and installing actuator for foot-operated parking brake - "removing" . Only remove the ball head of the brake cable -1- when the brake cable has been removed from the deflector (center console). See Fig 2.

2. Lift the front carpet (do not bend) and push the rear carpet aside.

Fig 3: Identifying cable securing clip on the deflector

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3. Remove securing clip on the deflector -arrow- . See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Unclipping securing clip using a screwdriver

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4. Unclip securing clip using a screwdriver and remove it. See Fig 4.

Fig 5: Removing cable ball head from latch on deflector

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5. Remove the ball head from the latch on the deflector. To do this place an open-ended wrench (a/f 22) on the deflector hexagon and turn it until the end of the cable can be removed (arrow). See Fig 5.

Fig 6: Removing the brake cable from bracket

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6. To remove the brake cable, press the retaining lugs on the securing clip -arrows- ) together and pull it out of the bracket. See Fig 5.

7. Remove the cover of the actuating module.

Fig 7: Pressing retaining lugs on the cable securing clip

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Fig 8: Pressing cable retainer back using a small screwdriver

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NOTE:

The cable retainer on the actuating pedal for the front brake cable cannot be removed and is not available as an individual part. During removal, carefully press the cable retainer back using a small screwdriver. See Fig 8.

8. Remove the brake cable at the actuating pedal. To do this, press the retaining lugs on the securing clip -arrows- together and pull the brake cable out of the bracket. Push the ball head out of the latch. Carefully press the securing lug back using a small screwdriver and remove the brake cable. See Fig 7.

9. Remove the brake cable under the wiring harness and under the air guide.