L.H.D.
Parking brake cable front, replacing
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Preparatory work
If the car has manual adjustment (1), reset the parking brake. See: Parking brake, adjusting Parking Brake, Adjusting.
If the car has a self-adjusting parking brake.
Reassemble and lock the self-adjuster unit for the parking brake. See: Parking brake self-adjustment, resetting, L.H.D Parking Brake Self-Adjustment, Resetting.
Warning! If the car is equipped with an earlier version of the self-adjusting parking brake, continue to the previous method. See: Parking brake cable front, replacing Parking Brake Cable Front, Replacing.
If the car is equipped with a later version manual adjustment of the parking brake, continue according to this method.
Removal
Removing the center console
Remove center console. See: Center console, replacing Service and Repair.
Removing the brake cable in the center console
Remove:
- the rear mechanical cables from the power distributor
- the clips for the mechanical cable casing using long nose pliers. Lift the cable from the bracket.
Removing the soundproofing panel
Remove:
- the 2 x screws
- the soundproofing panel.
Removing the OBDII bracket
Remove the 2 screws. Allow the bracket to hang from the wiring.
Removing the relay box
Insert a screwdriver between the bracket and the relay box. Turn the screwdriver so that the bracket opens out. At the same time, pull the relay box out of the bracket towards the underside of the dashboard. Lift the relay box off the bracket. Pull the relay box downward under the dashboard.
Removing the parking brake pedal
Remove:
- the pedal (1) from the bodywork. Slacken off the 3 screws and pull / twist out the pedal diagonally backwards / inwards. Remove the pedal
- the wiring (2) for the pedal switch
- the disengagement cable (3) for the pedal.
Removing the mechanical cable for the parking brake pedal
Remove:
- the mechanical cable from the cable pulley in the pedal
- the retaining clip
- the outer casing for the mechanical cable from the pedal using round-nose pliers.
Installation
Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications Tightening Torque.
Installing the front brake cable
Pull the mechanical cable into the center of the tunnel above the insulation.
Note! The mechanical cable for the parking brake pedal must be installed before the power distributor at the tunnel.
Installing the accelerator pedal (AP)
Install:
- the lower screw for the accelerator pedal (AP)
- tighten the 3 M6 screws for the accelerator pedal (AP). The cable must be underneath the mounting plate for the accelerator pedal (AP) so that the 2 pieces of tape on the cable are hidden by the mounting.
Installing the cable for the parking brake pedal
Applies to cars with pedals up to part number 30666703:
Note! The wide edge of the spacer washer must point to the left in the vehicle.
Press the mechanical cable into place in the pedal.
Secure the mechanical cable using the retaining clip.
Apply low-temperature grease, P/N 1161427-8, to the end piece of the mechanical cable.
Install the end piece of the mechanical cable in the cable pulley in the pedal.
Applies to cars with pedals part number 30714010 or higher:
Caution! Remove the plastic spacer washer. Only a steel washer may be used as a spacer, this prevents abnormal wear of the primary cable.
Press the mechanical cable into place in the pedal.
Secure the mechanical cable using the retaining clip.
Apply low-temperature grease, P/N 1161427-8, to the end piece of the mechanical cable.
Install the end piece of the mechanical cable in the cable pulley in the pedal.
Installing the brake cable in the center console
Install:
- the outer casing for the cable in the console
- the power distributor for the front mechanical brake cable in the two rear mechanical brake cables.
Installing the parking brake pedal
Install:
- the disengagement cable for the pedal
- the wiring for the switch before the pedal has been turned in
- the parking brake pedal using the 3 x M8 screws.
Installing the relay box in the passenger compartment
Install the relay box on the bracket.
Press the relay box forward so that the catches engage in the bracket and "click".
Installing the OBDII bracket
Install:
- the OBDII bracket
- the 2 screws.
Installing the soundproofing panel
Install:
- the soundproofing panel
- the 2 screws.
Finishing
Adjust the parking brake. See: Parking brake, adjusting Parking Brake, Adjusting.
Note! Activate the parking brake firmly for 10 minutes.
Post-adjusting the parking brake
Post-adjust the parking brake if necessary.