ML 55 AMG (163.174) V8-5.5L (113.981) (2001)
Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair
Remove/Install Parking Brake Pedal Assembly
Remove/Install
Danger:
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Lethal Injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
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Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by
the vehicle manufacturer.
1
Pre-tension automatic cable slack adjuster
2
Remove cover of pedal assembly (71)
3
Remove parking brake indicator switch (S12
4
Detach brake cable (85) from tensioning shackle at parking brake pedal (75) and unclip from holding lug using snap-release tool (043)
NOTE: Installation: Observe rubber ring (85c).
5
Remove pedal assembly (71).
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Unscrew upper bolt (72) to do this. Only loosen lower bolt (72) and detach pedal assembly (71)
CAUTION: Do not loosen torx bolts on back of pedal assembly (71) otherwise the pedal assemble (71) will be damaged beyond repair.
6
Detach control cable (79) for releasing parking brake.
NOTE: To do so, first remove the bracket (77a) and then detach the control cable (79) from the release lever (77). Unclip control cable (79) from
pedal assembly (71) using tool (01)).
7
Install in the reverse order
8
Relieve load on automatic slack adjuster.
Inspecting
9
Check version of pedal assembly (71)
10
Adjust parking brake