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Brake Pads - VIN Range: G45704->G99999 (70.40.03): Removal

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    CAUTION: Whilst carrying out rear parking brake related service procedures, the tension on the rear parking brake release actuator will need to be released. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.
  1. Carry out the parking brake cable tension release.

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  2. Remove both rear wheels and tires.

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  3. Vehicles with high performance brakes 

  4. Remove the logo badge.
    Fig 1: Locating Logo Badge
    G06387536Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
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    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 2: Locating Anti-Rattle Spring
    G06387416Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Remove the anti-rattle spring.
  7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Caliper Retaining Bolt Dust Covers
    G06387583Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolt dust covers.
  9. CAUTION: The brake caliper must be supported at all times.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
  10. Detach the brake caliper.
    1. Remove the brake caliper retaining bolts.
    2. Detach the brake caliper.
      Fig 4: Detaching Brake Caliper
      G06387584Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  11. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 5: Locating Brake Pads
    G06387541Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove the brake pads.