Removing and installing handbrake lever: VW Jetta VI
Step-by-step removing and installing handbrake lever for the VW Jetta VI: 24 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)
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- Release electrical connector on handbrake warning switch F9 and pull it off.
- Before fitting, make sure the handbrake lever trim is facing in the right direction!
📋 Procedure
- Unclip and remove handbrake lever trim (1) at front (arrow).
- Pull handbrake.
- Turn up trim (1) on handbrake lever (2) and pull it over the handle.
- Carefully unclip handbrake lever trim (1) from handle (arrow) using removal wedge 3409 and pull it off.
- Carefully unclip handbrake lever trim (1) from handle (arrow) and pull it off.
- Fit puller T10055(1) on sides of handle (2).
- Pull handle (2) off handbrake lever (3) using puller T10055.
- If fitted, remove centre armrest General body repairs, interior 68. Front centre armrest; Assembly overview - front centre armrest.
- Remove centre console General body repairs, interior 68. Centre console; Assembly overview - centre console.
- Loosen adjustment nut (1) until relevant handbrake cable (1) can be detached from compensator (2).
- Release electrical connector on handbrake warning switch F9 and pull it off.
- Remove nuts (4).
- Remove handbrake lever (3).
- ⚠ Re-use of the handle for the handbrake lever is not permissible. — Pull handbrake. [Note: Before fitting, make sure the handbrake lever trim is facing in the right direction!]
- Protect handle (2) against damage with adhesive tape.
- Drive handle (2) onto handbrake lever (3).
- To do this, use assembly tool T10488(1).
- Carefully drive handle onto handbrake lever (1) until dimension (a) has been attained.
- Remove adhesive tape.
- Pull handbrake lever trim (1) over handle.
- Insert handbrake lever trim (1) into groove (arrow A) of handle.
- Insert handbrake lever trim (1) into centre console and clip on at front (arrow B).
- Adjusting handbrake, drum brakes (see the separate procedure).
- Adjusting handbrake, disc brakes (see the separate procedure).
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