Handbrake lever - r+r
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Handbrake › Handbrake lever - r+r
HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE ) |
Remove the handbrake boot.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the handbrake switch.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handbrake switch | See I40 HANDBRAKE SWITCH |
2. Completely undo the adjustment nut (2a) and remove the retaining clip (2b).
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and bolt (1b) and move aside the front heat shield for the exhaust pipe (1c).
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the handbrake lever (1b) complete with handbrake switch (1c).
Refitting
Place the handbrake lever, complete with handbrake switch, back in its housing.
Tighten the bolts securing the handbrake lever.
Refit in its seating the front heat shield for the exhaust pipe and secure it with its nuts.
Refit the retaining clip in its seating and partially tighten the adjustment nut.
Bleed the air from the hydraulic braking system
Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL.
Connect the electrical connection to the handbrake switch.
Place the handbrake boot back in its housing.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal
Remove the car from the ramps.
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