Diesel2000 10 Posted October 2, 2014 I needed to remove the handbrake sleeve on my 16v today as the gaiter was missing. I googled how to remove the sleeve and couldn't really find a definitive guide with people saying they had broke the tab, forced it off etc., and various different methods (push tab up, push tab down etc.) This method worked for me with no scraped knuckles. Im not saying its right, I'm just saying it worked every time I tried it. Sorry if this is basic stuff, but hopefully it helps at least one person not to break their sleeve or graze their knuckles. Ive never done a guide before so go easy. The only tool you need is a flat blade stumpy screwdriver and maybe a rag to protect the sleeve when you apply pressure. 1. Under the handbrake sleeve towards the rear locate the small plastic pin that protrudes about 2-3mm 2. Use the flat blade screwdriver to push the pin backwards using the bump on the sleeve base for leverage. 3. Gently pull the sleeve forwards while maintaining pressure on the pin. Job done, no need to pull with any huge amount of force whatsoever. Ive had a look over my sleeve and it doesn't look like its been off before so I would imagine that using this method would work for all plastic sleeves (can't comment on leather). I have also read that you should actually be pushing the pin the opposite way to what I have shown but by trying this you have nothing to lever against. As said, this worked for me several times with no damage caused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted October 2, 2014 Fair play. Always wondered how you removed them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted October 2, 2014 good pics, i'm sure this will help many people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel2000 10 Posted October 2, 2014 Its always good to take pics, mainly because it reminds me I need to cut my fingernails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted October 2, 2014 Slightly easier i imagine on a plastic cover than a leather one. Good guide though mate as they are a bugger to remove when you dont know how Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted October 2, 2014 The real challenge is getting the large triangular plastic bit off without breaking it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted October 2, 2014 This wants putting in the wiki submissions ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
