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2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans
Parking Brake Lever Overview
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Parking Brake Lever Overview
- Parking Brake Lever
- Remove the center console before removing.
- Nut
- 15 Nm
- Trim, for the Parking Brake Lever
- Pry out the release tab in the rear bottom area of the handle -magnified area- with a screwdriver, then remove the trim forward.
- On a leather version, the leather in the catch area is cut.
- Pull Rod
- Riveted to the parking brake lever.
- Equalizer
- Adjusting Nut
- Adjusting the parking brake, refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING .
- Parking Brake Cables
- Removing and installing, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE .
- Park Brake Switch
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.