Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove rear right WHEEL

Slacken nut (1).

Pull wheel arch trim (2) gently to one side.

Disengage cable from holders (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim And Slacken Nut

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disengage cable from holders (1).

Detach brake pad wear sensor (2) in direction of arrow from brake caliper (3).

Installation:

Make sure holders (1) and brake pad wear sensor (2) are correctly seated in brake caliper.

Fig 3: Identifying Holders, Brake Pad Wear Sensor And Brake Caliper

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