Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair MG
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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)16 · Brakes
16 · Brakes

Handbrake warning switch

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Handbrake warning switch
BrakesHandbrake warning switch
  1. Release handbrake cables from compensator.
  2. Remove handbrake cables from tunnel and engine compartment.

Refit

  1. Position handbrake cables to tunnel and feed through rear bulkhead.
  2. Feed handbrake cables into position in engine compartment.
  3. Lubricate all four cables with soft soap to ease grommet movement on cables.
  4. Position handbrake cables into closing plate slots and secure with grommets.
  5. Align closing plate to bulkhead and secure with bolts.
  6. Lift subframe on jack, fit subframe front mounting bolts and tighten to 30 Nm .
  7. Position handbrake cable abutments to caliper brackets and secure with new clips.
  8. Align handbrake cables to calipers, fit clevis pins and secure with new ’R’ clips.
  9. Position handbrake cables to luggage compartment bulkhead and secure clips with bolts.
  10. Position air intake duct to subframe and secure with clip.
  11. Fit handbrake cables to air cleaner mounting bracket.
  12. Fit cables to handbrake compensator.
  13. Position cables and secure with handbrake abutment clamp.
  14. Fit front console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  15. Untie and position coolant hoses.
  16. Fill engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
  17. Fit engine cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  18. Fit engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  19. Adjust handbrake cable. See Adjustments.

HANDBRAKE WARNING SWITCH

Service repair no - 70.35.40

Remove

  1. Remove handbrake lever. See this section.
Handbrake warning switch – Remove handbrake lever. See this section.
  1. Remove 2 screws securing switch to lever and collect switch.

Refit

  1. Fit switch and secure with screws.
  2. Fit handbrake lever. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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