Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, raise and support
the vehicle at the rear using stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) then release
the handbrake.
2 Working underneath, extract the spring clip and clevis pin and disconnect the primary cable from the equaliser.
3 From inside the car detach the handbrake warning switch.
4 Disconnect the cable from the handbrake lever by extracting the clip and clevis pin (see illustration).
10.4 Removing handbrake lever clevis pin and clip
5 Unscrew the lever securing bolts and remove the lever.
Refitting
6 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal. On completion adjust the handbrake
cable, if necessary, as described in Section 8.
See also:
Heater controls - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the
dash lower trim panel from the right-hand
side. The panel is secured by two metal tags
and two clips.
2 Detach the air ducts from ...
Handbrake - adjustment
1 Adjustment of the handbrake is normally
automatic by means of the self-adjusting
mechanism working on the rear brake shoes.
2 However, due to cable stretch, occasional
inspection of the handbrak ...
Engine/transmission - reconnection and installation
1 This is a direct reversal of removal and
separation from the transmission. Take care
not to damage the radiator or front wings
during installation.
Reconnection
2 Make sure that the engine adap ...
