34 32 980 Replacing Rear Left Or Right Brake Hoses

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NOTE: Read and comply with General Information. See 34 00 ... General Information
After completing takes, bleed brake system. See 34 00 025 Replacing Fluid in ABS/ASC+T Brake System

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Pedal Knob

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Detach retaining clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Retaining clip must be felt and heard to snap into place.

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (3) to prevent connecting piece from turning in retaining bracket.

Detach brake hose from brake line (2).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ. See 34 32 BRAKE LINES

Fig 2: Detaching Retaining Clip

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Detach brake hose from brake caliper (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ. See 34 32 BRAKE LINES

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose

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Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.

IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.

NOTE: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.