Releasing the front left and right brake calipers

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Open the housing (1).
Unlock and disconnect plug connections (2).
Loosen the cable clip (3).

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Unlatch the grommet (1) of the brake hose (2) from the holder (3).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove brake caliper (2).

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Tie up the brake caliper (1) with the special tool 2 413 317 .
Do not hang the brake caliper (1) from the brake hose.

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