9-3 Convertible (9400) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 HOT) (2003)
Parking Brake Lever: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Park Brake Lever Cannot Be Lowered
Bulletin Number: 551-2433 utg.2
Date: March, 2004
Market:
Handbrake lever jamming/cannot be lowered
Cars affected:
9-3 (9440) within the following Vehicle Identification Number ranges:
4D: M03-04 31000001 - 41011608
CV: M04 46000001 - 46003610
Background
The handbrake lever adjusting housing can twist after a while or when major force is applied to the handbrake release button. Similarly, the gear segment
can twist forward. In both cases this leads to the working travel decreasing and the play increasing. At this point it becomes almost impossible to release
a handbrake which has been too firmly applied, especially if it is not possible to lift the handbrake lever before pressing the button.
In the case of customer complaint the following procedure must be undertaken.
Symptom description
Handbrake lever jamming/cannot be lowered.
Parts required
79 63 937 Screw (X1)
79 75 535 Screw (X1)
If the handbrake lever assembly must be replaced:
12 788 215 Handbrake lever assembly LHD
12 788 216 Handbrake lever assembly RHD
Note
Estimated defective production issue for handbrake lever assembly is 1%.
If the height of the handbrake lever must be adjusted when replacing the lever assembly:
12 788 227 Spacer 4 mm
12 788 228 Spacer 5 mm
12 786 769 Spacer 6 mm
12 788 229 Spacer 7 mm
If the handbrake handle needs replacing:
12 802 419 Handle, handbrake lever
Procedure
Is the handbrake lever in its lowest position?
YES: Continue with step 1 of the procedure.
NO: Continue in accordance with the following to move the lever to its lowest position: