Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.
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 WHEEL, CHANGING .

-- To replace the brake pads, drive the parking brake motors rearward using the program "brake pads, removing". Refer to DIAGNOSTIC ENTRIES .

-- Follow the instructions in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester display.

-- 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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-- If installed, disconnect and free up the connector -2- for the brake pad wear sensor by opening the dust cap -1-.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury because the spring is tensioned.

The spring can jump out and cause eye or skin injury.

- Hold the spring with a hand.

-- Pry out the spring -4- for the brake pads -2- on the brake caliper -1- and on the brake carrier to do so lift the lever out of the guide -arrow- on the brake caliper.

-- Remove the caps -arrows- from the guide pins.

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-- Remove both guide pins from the brake caliper using the Hex Bit - 7mm:T10503 and Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ratchet Head:VAS 6784 .

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake hose due to the weight of the brake caliper.

- Never let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose.

-- Hang the brake caliper -1- using suitable wire -A-.

-- Remove the brake pads -2 and 3-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston if handled incorrectly.

- Never activate the brakes if the brake caliper is removed.