Adjusting the Parking Brake

Fig 1: Identifying Central Adjuster Nut, Stop Pin And Parking Brake Compensator

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Remove the rear bracket according to Removing the Rear Center Console .

Remove the waste paper basket. Remove the rubber panel. Remove the three screws. Remove the rear section of the bracket.

Check that the parking brake compensator (C) is at a right-angle. Check the parking brake cables and the brake caliper if necessary.

Turn the central adjuster nut (A) until the handle is positioned against the stop pin (B) on both sides.

Check that the rear wheels can be rotated when the parking brake is not applied.

Check that the central parking brake cable is always tensioned.

Install the rear bracket. See Removing the Rear Center Console .