Handbrake lever sticking

Had the console off to get at Hi-Lo lever.
since reassembling the handbrake button is stuck in the handle.
I can poke the pawl with a screwdriver to release it onto the ratchet. BUT when I push the button to release it stays in and again have to release with Screwdriver. Sprayed with maintenance lube and left at moment. Anything else to look at.

thanks

JIM a
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1996 300Tdi auto (jap reimport)

you need to straighten rod using a screw driver to push it and hook to pull it once right button will work

Hi mine did the same after I did a restoration. Worked fine before but not when I pit it back together. Took some time to figure out but it was the rod slightly bent from when I disconnected and reconnected the handbrake cable.

Me too. Bit of straightening, bit of 3in1, all sorted

Thanks for the info. made a hook with one of SWMBO's skewers which gave good grip to fit in and pull rod. Now works after a fashion. When I release handbrake the button stays in and if I bang the lever down to the off position the button pops out. Do I need to pull the rod further?
Just to add my rear silencer box fell off yesterday. Box 4 yrs old in perfect condition but rotted through the neck onto the pipe.
Always something

cheers

Jim A
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1996 300Tdi auto(Jap reimport)

Try rotating the button. It's just possible that its not entirely circular. Mine wasn't, and got it sorted eventually.