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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)16 · Brakes
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Handbrake lever (page 3 of 3)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs
BrakesHandbrake lever · page 3 of 3
Diagram
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing both front subframe mountings to body brackets.
  2. Lower jack carefully, to allow access to closing plate bolts.

CAUTION: Care must be taken that no cables or pipes are stretched when lowering front of subframe.

  1. Tie coolant pipes aside to allow access to closing plate.
Tie coolant pipes aside to allow access to closing plate.
  1. Release 2 upper and remove 3 remaining bolts securing closing plate to bulkhead.
  2. Apply soft soap to all four closing plate cables, to ease movement of closing plate.
  3. Release closing plate from bulkhead and slide along cables.
  4. Noting their fitted positions release 2 handbrake cable grommets from closing plate.
  5. Remove front console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
Remove front console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing handbrake abutment clamp to tunnel and remove clamp.

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