Going traveling and trying a last minute adjustment of my handbrake.

When I have come from the dealer under warranty, the handbrake was always adjusted and the brakes worked beautifully. Now on my dime with the handbrake all the way up to engage, I want to adjust it.

Can anyone tell me the exact steps to do this, where the adjustment is made, how much to adjust, etc on my specific model, a 2003 Passat front wheel drive, rear disc brakes?

Your help is appreciated.