Remove/install hand brake lever - AR42.20-P-0500MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Hand Brake Lever Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
1	Remove cargo area floor cover		AR68.20-P-4810MCU
2	Unclip retaining clip (3) of wiring harness
3	Detach electrical connector (4) from parking brake indicator switch (S12)
4	Remove bolts (5)	: Perform function test of hand brake lever (1). If the hand brake cannot be operated, push the clamping piece (2) upwards to enable it to engage in the pull rod's toothing (6).	*BA42.20-P-1002-01D
5	Remove hand brake lever (1)	The teeth on the pull rod (6) can be disengaged by completely releasing the hand brake lever (1). Should the pull rod (6) not release, the clamping piece (2) can be unlocked by pressing with a screwdriver. : The corrugation of the pull rod (6) must face to the left (towards the clamping piece (2)). The function of the hand brake is not assured if the pull rod (6) is incorrectly positioned. Do not tilt the hand brake lever (1) so that the pull rod (6) or clamping housing is not bent.
6	Unclip the parking brake indicator switch (S12) on the hand brake lever (1)	When replacing the hand brake lever (1).
7	Install in the reverse order
8	Carry out function test of hand brake

PARKING BRAKE

Number	Designation		Model 451.3/4
BA42.20-P-1002-01D	Bolt, hand brake lever to floor panel	Nm	21