dqa
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Today I'm replacing the parking brake cable on my Golf. Reason: the rubber boot at the tail end cracked, and the water that leaks inside freezes the brake in place in cold weather, . A simple whack with a long screwdriver frees it, but I have no wish to do this every time I use the parking brake in sub-freezing weather.
I was reviewing the Bentley manual instructions, which seem pretty straightforward. The one exception is removing the center console extension. This procedure is detailed in 68 Body Interior Equipment. Sadly, my edition of the book goes from 66 to 69.
I found a helpful post from MOGolf answering a question about the front portion:
Thanks.
[ November 28, 2002, 18:33: Message edited by: dqa ]
I was reviewing the Bentley manual instructions, which seem pretty straightforward. The one exception is removing the center console extension. This procedure is detailed in 68 Body Interior Equipment. Sadly, my edition of the book goes from 66 to 69.
I found a helpful post from MOGolf answering a question about the front portion:
Will this technique also work for what I need to do, or are there additional tricks? I'd like to know exactly what steps are required before I go out in the 30° weather.1. remove the caps over the screws attaching the center console (the part nearest the dash) to the center console extension.
2. remove the screws
3. unclip shifter boot and pull up
4. pull out ashtray insert and remove screw
5. slide ashtray forward (toward dash - away from shifter), close lid and pull out (up) until it is possible to disconnect cigarette lighter connector
6. remove screws (at forward sides of console) and pull center console upward over shift lever to remove
Thanks.
[ November 28, 2002, 18:33: Message edited by: dqa ]
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