Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing

• Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the affected rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- If equipped, disconnect the connector -2- for the brake pad wear sensor.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44- / Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46- and free up the wire. (Shown on an FWD vehicle).

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-- Remove the brake carrier bolts -arrows- using the Multipoint Socket: T10035  .

-- Remove the brake caliper with the brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

If the brake rotor is so worn that the brake caliper cannot be removed, then the parking brake must be driven back.

-- Drive back the parking brake motors:

-- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle diagnostic connection when the ignition is switched off.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select Diagnostic  and start.

-- Select the Test plan  tab.

-- Select Individual tests  and select the following tree structures one after the other:

• Diagnostic-capable systems
• 0003 - ABS Control Module -J104-, integrated parking brake
• 0003 - Electronic parking brake functions
• 0003 - Removing brake pads

-- Start the selected program and follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- Hang the brake caliper using a suitable wire.