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34 41 140 Removing and Installing or Replacing Guide Tube For Handbrake Cables



34 41 140 Removing and installing or replacing guide tube for handbrake cables

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove airbag control unit
- Remove propeller shaft







Lock adjustment unit (ASZE).
Actuate parking brake lever. Connect special tool 32 1 030. Press limit position (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in limit position (1).

Installation note:
Unlock adjustment unit (ASZE).
Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.
Restraining hook (2) must detach from limit position (1) of adjusting spring.







Press retainer (1) in balance arm (2) forward in direction of arrow.
Detach parking brake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).







Pull parking brake Bowden cables out of guide tube.
Release screws (1).
Release screws (2) and feed out guide tube (3) towards bottom.

Installation note:
Replace gasket.
Tightening torque 34 41 4AZ.







After installation:
- Adjusting parking brake