Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Location of the exhaust system heat shield
- 1 - front section of the heat shield,
- 2 - main section of the heat shield.
The arrows show the location of the nuts securing the main section of the heat shield.
Handbrake cable adjusting sleeve
- A - direction of rotation of the adjusting clutch,
- B - direction of movement of the handbrake cable sheaths,
- C - adjusting coupling,
- D - retainer,
- E - flange of the adjusting coupling
Removal
1. Loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the front section of the heat shield.
3. Loosen the nuts and move the main section of the heat shield forward, see Fig. Location of the exhaust system heat shield.
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4. Loosen the handbrake cables.
5. Remove the lock (D), see Fig. Handbrake cable adjusting sleeve.
6. Using a 13 mm wrench, hold the regulator flange from turning and unscrew the adjusting sleeve until it stops.
7. Spread the handbrake cable casings apart.
8. Remove the clip securing the handbrake cable housing to the rear brake caliper.
9. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the handbrake lever on the caliper. Be careful not to damage the handbrake boot.
10. Release the handbrake cables from the clips on the rear suspension beam.
11. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire from the mounting brackets.
12. Unscrew the nuts securing the heat shield to the sound insulation and move the heat shield to the side.
13. Using a screwdriver blade, remove the retaining clips and release the handbrake cables.
14. Using a screwdriver, remove the handbrake cable from the console.
15. Remove the rear center console trim.
16. Using a screwdriver, push the handbrake cable down through the hole in the base of the handbrake lever and disconnect it from the handbrake lever.
17. Remove the handbrake cable.
Installation
1. Before installing the handbrake cables, replace the plastic parts on the handbrake cable compensator.
2. Using a screwdriver blade, through the hole in the base of the handbrake lever, secure the handbrake cable compensator from turning.
3. Using the console, secure the spherical head into the handbrake cable compensator.
4. Secure the handbrake cable to the console.
5. Attach the handbrake cables to the rear brake calipers and secure them with clamps.
6. Secure the handbrake cables to the rear beam.
7. Install the rear center console trim.
8. Replace and screw the heat shield to the insulation.
9. Secure the wheel speed sensor wire with staples.
10. Screw on the heat shield.
11. Install the rear wheels, then lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the wheel mounting bolts in a diagonal sequence to 120 Nm.
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