Removing and installing parking brake pedal: Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• After installing the parking brake pedal and tightening the two bolts (5) and (6), remove the transport device (drill bit) from the parking brake pedal.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove trim (driver's side) General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel.
2. Remove foot rest.
3. Unplug connector from parking brake contact switch.
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5. Unclip release cable (2) from mounting.

6. Remove securing bolts for parking brake pedal (5) and (6).
7. Remove parking brake pedal from mounting.
8. Remove the cover over the release springs.
9. First press spring plate on release spring (arrow A) downwards, then compress cable adjustment spring (arrow B).
10. Hold spring (arrow B) in compressed position.
11. Lock the compressed spring by inserting a drill bit (or similar) through the holes in the parking brake pedal (arrow) and the cable mounting located behind it.
12. Unhook brake cable (A) from cable mounting (1) of parking brake pedal.
13. Installation is carried out in reverse sequence. [Note: After installing the parking brake pedal and tightening the two bolts (5) and (6), remove the transport device (drill bit) from the parking brake pedal.]

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