Electromechanical Parking Brake Actuator: Removing

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NOTE:

Ignition on

Release the parking brake.

DTC memory interrogated, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.

Ignition off.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

NOTE:

Ignition must be switched off for at least 30 seconds when disconnecting connector!

Clean the entire area around the connector and actuator/brake caliper.

Disconnect actuator connector -1-.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Actuator Connector

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-- Remove both actuator bolts -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Both Actuator Bolts

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-- Remove the actuator in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator

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-- Remove sealing ring with a suitable tool.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Ring With Suitable Tool

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NOTE:

Make sure that ring groove of the seal and contact surface of parking brake actuator do not become damaged.

Do not use any tools with sharp edges.

-- Clean ring groove and contact surfaces if dirty. Only use brake cleaner.