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    Hi guys, I'm trying to remove the handbrake cable in my ae71 and I've run into a little snag. Just before the two cables join up, they go through these little plastic bead things which are slotted into a metal bracket. I can't get the little bead things out of the bracket, is there some trick to it? I want to re-use everything afterwards so I don't want to damage anything beyond repair taking out. I've tried pliers and levering with a screwdriver but no luck. Am I missing something?

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    They will snap out but are tight. When i removed them I grabbed the cable either side of the grommet and gave it a good yank in the direction of the slot and they pooped out.

    I was then so happy that I gave it another yank, but this time on another type of cable..........

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    pull away from the bracket, turn 90 degrees and yank hard
    30kw club

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    Thanks guys, I'll give it another shot with more force.

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