Removing and installing handbrake cable: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

📋 Procedure

1. Release handbrake.
2. Remove rear ashtray from centre console.
3. Fold back cover section (under ashtray) to remove.
4. Loosen adjustment nut (2) until the handbrake cable can be unhooked from the compensator.
5. Pry off spring clip (1) for handbrake cable.

6. Press brake lever (2) in direction of arrow and disengage handbrake cable (3).
7. Unscrew hexagon bolt (1) and detach handbrake cable (2) from cable bracket.
8. Unhook handbrake cable (1) and pull it out through guide slot.
9. Insert handbrake cable through guide slot (2) and hook into place (1).
10. Attach handbrake cable (2) to rear axle beam.
11. Press handbrake lever (2) in direction of arrow and attach handbrake cable (3).
12. Press on spring clip (1) for handbrake cable.
13. Hook handbrake cable (1) into compensator (3).
14. Pre-tension handbrake cable with adjustment nut (2).
15. Adjust handbrake .

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