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Installing Brake Cables

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  1. Install brake cables.
    1. 1.1. Insert brake cables (at the underbody) into the housing or into the guide tubes (as of 2009 model) and press them in as far as they will go.
    2. 1.2. Insert brake cables -1-  into the guide tubes -5-  at the wheel bearing housing and press them in as far as they will go -arrow-  .
      Fig 1: Installing Brake Cables
      G09587875Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Engage brake cables at the expanding-lock.
    1. 2.1. Fit expanding-lock -8-  at the brake cable -1-  and press the bolt -7-  into the bore.
    2. 2.2. Fit circlip -6-  on the bolt -7-  .
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Cables At Expanding-Lock
    G09587876Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Engage brake cables at the handbrake lever.

    Turn the lever -3-  and engage brake cables -1-  .

    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Cables And Handbrake Lever
    G09587877Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install center console floor at the rear.
    1. 4.1. Open the lid on the oddments tray.
    2. 4.2. Fit center console floor at the rear -2-  and secure with the fastening screws -1-  .
    Fig 4: Identifying Centre Console Floor Mounting Bolts
    G09587878Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install center console insert.
    1. 5.1. Fit center console insert at the rear -1-  (-arrow-  ) and close the lid on the oddments tray.
    Fig 5: Installing Centre Console Insert
    G09587879Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.