Replace Handbrake on 997.1 C2S?

[Harness]

I need to replace the handbrake on my 2008 C2S. Right now it's engaged and won't disengage without significant effort (button basically doesn't work without extreme force and lifting it slightly). I know how to remove the center console (here's a good video for future readers 2008 Porsche 911/997 Turbo Center Console Removal Airbag Light and Shift Cable End Links - YouTube), but are there any specific instructions for replacing the handbrake itself?

 

Also, I'm worried this handbrake is going refuse to disengage at any time. Is there a way to disengage it if I end up in a pinch?

 

Finally, while I'm going through all of this is there anything else I should correct/replace? I had the Function First Shift-Right Solution installed a few years ago.

 

 

[Harness]

To anyone that ever finds this, this was actually a really easy job. The video on YouTube (referenced above) for removing the center console (a trim removal kit helps a ton) was all I needed. Once I was down to the hand brake it was actually quite obvious how to replace it. The hardest part is a couple of the bolts are partially obstructed by the brake lever, but a wrench with an angled head did the trick. That part was slow going but ultimately successful. It only took two hours, I can't believe the dealership wanted $1800.