Removing and installing handbrake lever

Make

Audi

Model

A1

Section

Brake, brake mechanics › Handbrake › Removing and installing handbrake lever

Running gearRemoving and installing handbrake lever

Removing and installing handbrake lever Removing –  Remove centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. –  Release handbrake. –  Unclip handbrake warning switch from bracket. –  Detach electrical connector for handbrake warning.

–  Slacken off adjustment nut -3- until handbrake cables can be disengaged from compensator -4-. –  Disengage handbrake cables from compensator. –  Remove nuts -6- on handbrake lever. –  Remove handbrake lever from vehicle. Installing –  Fit handbrake lever on studs.

–  Screw on and tighten nuts -6-. –  Attach electrical connector for handbrake warning. –  Clip handbrake warning switch into bracket.   Note Ensure correct installation position   Note Make sure that switch works properly before continuing installation.

–  Hook handbrake cables into compensator -3-.   Note Make sure that rubber grommets -8- are still fitted. –  Pre-tension handbrake cables using adjustment nut.   Note Pull up the handbrake lever several times to seat the handbrake cables in the correct position in the compensator. –  Adjust handbrake → Chapter. –  Install centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.   Caution Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is driven on the road.

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