Necessary preliminary tasks

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REMOVE REAR WHEEL .

Release fastening elements (1 to 3).

Swing wheel arch panel (4) upwards.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace defective retaining elements.

Fig 1: Swinging Wheel Arch Panel

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Open housing cover (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Installation note:

Ensure proper locking of the plug connector and proper seating of the cable in the brackets.

Fig 2: Identifying Housing Cover And Plug Connection

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Disengage cable (1) along marked lines from holders.

Installation note:

Ensure proper locking of the holders and proper seating of the cable in the holders.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Disengagement Line

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

Installation note:

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

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

Fig 4: Pulling Brake Pad Sensor From Brake Pad

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