Passat GLS Wagon V6 V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2001)
Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair
Parking brake cables, removing and installing
Removing
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Remove both rear wheels.
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Remove heat shield -1-.
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Remove retaining nuts -arrows- from heat shield -2- and slide heat shield forward.
Note: Parking brake cable adjusting components are located in the tunnel on the underside of vehicle.
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Remove locking element -1-.
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Screw adjusting nut -2- in until it stops. To do this, counter-hold using an open-ended wrench (use 13 mm) in area -3-.
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Push both cable sleeves -4- and -5 together.
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Pull out securing clip -1- and unhook parking brake cable from brake caliper.
Note: Do not damage parking brake boot when removing and installing.