34 41 120 Removing and Installing or Replacing Both Handbrake Bowden Cables

34 41 120 Removing and installing or replacing both handbrake Bowden cables

Special tools required:





Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Disconnect battery negative lead
^ Remove airbag control unit

After completing work:
^ Adjusting parking brake

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).





Actuate parking brake lever. Position special tool 32 1 030. Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Installation:
Unlock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from stop (1) of adjusting spring.





Press retainer (1) in balance arm (2) forward in direction of arrow.

Detach handbrake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).





Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).

Installation:
Tightening torque 34 41 2AZ.

Release wheel stud.





Nipple (1) of Bowden cable and expander lock (2) are visible through tapped hole.

Push in core of parking brake cable in direction of expander lock (2) as far as it will go and grip firmly.

Press nipple (1) in direction of arrow through tapped hole with a screwdriver.

Pull handbrake cable out of wheel carrier.





Installation:
Insert handbrake cable into brake carrier/brake guard plate. Sleeve must be inserted up to stop.

Nipple of handbrake cable must audibly snap into place in expander lock.





Disconnect handbrake cables from holders (1).

Pull handbrake cables towards rear out of guide tube.