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How to adjust the handbrake cable on a Volkswagen Touran

Model: Volkswagen Touran MK 1, 1T - Years 2003-2015
Part: Parking brake

Today, we will discover the main instructions that will allow us to adjust the handbrake cable on a Volkswagen Touran. First, get inside the vehicle and start removing the centre tunnel by unscrewing all the fixing screws; then, tighten the nuts on the handbrake cable adjuster, pulling the cable to increase braking power, as shown in the video. After making several tests and correctly adjusting the handbrake, reassemble the centre tunnel by applying the reverse procedure!

Posted on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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