[W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle

[Mike R.]

The duct comes out via several 10mm nuts. Don't forget the one in the middle
of the duct that you will need an extension to reach. Piece of cake.

Later,
Mike R.

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Anders
Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:28 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle

Dick,

thank you for (as always) great advices/instructions  how to fix problems,
this time a
hood-release. However, my problem is a broken parking brake release handle.
I have
removed the knee-bolster and discover a large A/C duct that must be removed,
and there
may be more stuff behind that one that have to go as well, I am afraid.. Any
hints?

Best Regards,
Anders. 

--- Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net> wrote:

> Anders:
> 
> That entire piece should be accessible by removing the knee bolster.  As 
> memory serves it just bolts up to the lower A pillar (the side where the 
> door hinges rest).  You'll need to observe how you remove the old cable 
> to re-attach to the new handle assembly.  Also, if the handle broke 
> because of extremely hard pull required to release the hood, then you 
> should investigate and lube the release linkage that runs along the 
> fender and up under the radiator support to see if you can reduce the 
> stiff pull a bit.  I've had to remove the hood latches and clean them up 
> (carb cleaner works well) and lube before re-installing on my daily MB 
> drivers from time to time.  You may need to do this as well.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dick
> 
> Anders wrote:
> 
> >Hi team,
> >
> >Is there a good guide somewhere that explains how to replace/fix a broken
parking
> brake
> >release handle and mechanism on a 91 SEC? When pulling it today, I got
the handle
> (half
> >of it) in my hand. So far I have not found good documentation in the
printed service
> >manual. Any advice is appreciated, anyone selling the part?
> >
> >Anders B.
> >
> >
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