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Replacement of the Handbrake Lever

Model: Renault Megane Megane 2 - Years 2002-2010
Part: Parking brake

To replace the handbrake lever, you need to remove the cover of the central tunnel and part of the cover in the lower area of the console. Once all the plastic covering elements are removed, you can access the handbrake lever mechanism, which consists of a series of rods, a hook mechanism, and the indicator switch for the device's engagement status. You must disconnect the button, remove the rods and fixing pins to remove the old lever and install the new one: pay attention to the adjustment of the rods.

Updated on 11 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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