Is200 Handbrake

[VVProtocolVV]

Anyone know how to take apart the handbrake on the is200? Only need to take off the handbrake grip/button part in the car. Been looking for an hour and can't find any screws to unscrew or any clips, surely its not just held on by friction and luck.

[Rob]

remove the cover first- 2 clips in front and behind the lever and on the side of the tunnel cover- once the handbrake cover is off u can see everything

[VVProtocolVV]

Ive tried again, but i must be blind as i can't see any clips of any sort...im going to resort to hacksawing it off soon lol.

i know im a noob when it comes to car mechanics....

[DJ Wozza]

think if you pull it upwards (the leathery surround )

it should come away

[aido]

Yeah that's right dude, you're pulling the wrong bit fella, the leather on the handbrake itself is stuck on there, basically you just remove the gaiter at the bottom which connects to the console, just give that a short sharp pull up and it will lift up and then you just lift it over the front of the handbrake, ie slide it over and jobs a good 'un :)

[Monster-Mat]

looking at the silver tube on the seat, your going to be disappointed...the leather sleeve cannot be removed

[VVProtocolVV]

ah man...u mean that silver handbrake part (the tube on the passenger seat in image)i got won't fit onto the stock lexus handbrake??!...why do they fool people like me into buying them...lol

[aido]

Ah never noticed that bit sat on the chair, no pal like Mat says that bit won't fit - sorry never even noticed that earlier :(

Were you told that the piece you've bought would actually fit an IS as if so just claim your money back as it's not fit for purpose :)

[DJ Wozza]

Dunno how but someone modded an IS200/IS300 with Momo Handbrake lever with Suede surround.

Found this pic in my general Lexus picture bucket on pc...

Picture must be off LOC I think somewhere.

This pic below may help from Billsy's excellent Armrest replacement post in Workshop

Pull it straight up and the two tabs will pop out it says...

[aido]

@ Wozza, I like that first pic, they've replaced the leather gaiter on the gearknob too, looks much better than standard :)

[DJ Wozza]

Can't remember where I got the pic, but the Silver Handbrake Handle

must be replaceable I think so he shud be ok.

i'm gonna try to get time b4 JAE to put my armrest in...