Removing Front Brake Cable

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Cable Related Components

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Information 

• Front brake cable means: From the release for the foot-operated parking brake to the deflector under the centre 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 → see Fig 2 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 → Removing Pedal For Foot-Operated Parking Brake (FPB)  Only remove the ball head of the brake cable -1-  when the brake cable has been removed from the deflector (centre console).
   Fig 2: Pressing Adjustment Device

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2. Lift the front carpet (do not bend) and push the rear carpet aside.
3. Remove securing clip on the deflector -arrow-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Securing Clip On Deflector

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4. Unclip securing clip using a → see Fig 4 screwdriver and remove it.
   Fig 4: Removing Clip Using Screwdriver

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5. Remove the ball head from the latch on the deflector. To do this, → see Fig 5 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).
   Fig 5: Removing Ball Head From Latch On Deflector

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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.
   Fig 6: Locating Retaining Lugs On Securing Clip

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7. Remove the cover of the actuating module.

   Information 

   • 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 → see  Fig 7  cable retainer back using a small screwdriver. 
     Fig 7: Removing Actuating Module Cover

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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.
   Fig 8: Removing Brake Cable At Actuating Pedal

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