Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove WHEEL .

Disengage cable guides (2).

Open cover (1) on plug housing.

Disconnect plug connection.

Disengage cable from cable guide (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Housing Cover, Cable And Cable Guide

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Pull brake pad sensor (1) in direction of arrow out of brake pad.

Installation:

Make sure brake pad sensor (1) is correctly seated in brake pad.

Disengage cable of brake pad sensor from holders (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Brake Pad Sensor From Brake Pad

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