Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

CAUTION:

Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.

Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing impairments may occur.

- Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

-- Clean the brake caliper.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.

-- Install the bolts -arrows- for the brake carrier and tighten to the required tightening specification.

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-- Connect the connector -1-.

Make sure that the wire and brake hose are routed correctly.
Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.

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

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-- Drive out the parking brake motor using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

-- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.