L.H.D

Pedal parking brake, 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 vehicle has manual adjustment (1), reset the parking brake. See Parking brake, adjusting Parking Brake, Adjusting.
If the vehicle 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 vehicle is equipped with an earlier version of the self-adjusting parking brake, continue to the previous method. See: Pedal parking brake, replacing Service and Repair.

If the vehicle 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 cables from the power distributor.

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 in the cable harness.

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 cable harness (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 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 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
Hook the power distributor for the front brake cable into place in the two rear brake cables.

Installing the parking brake pedal

Install:
- the disengagement cable for the pedal
- the cable harness 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.

Installing the center console
Install the center console. See: Center console, replacing Service and Repair.

Finishing

Adjust the parking brake. See: Parking brake, adjusting Parking Brake, Adjusting.