Removing Spreader Device (EPB)

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The spreader device (actuator) is located on the rear-axle wheel bearing housing instead of the mechanical spreader device with the parking-brake cable.

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EPB actuator (shown as an example in illustration)

1	Actuator
2	Tie-wrap - prevents twisting

Release electric plug connection -2- at the actuator -1- (-a- ) and pull it off -A- .

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Plug connection for actuator
Unclip wire harness -4- from the retaining clip -3- .
If the actuator -1- has to be reused, secure it in the brake shoe mountings with a tie-wrap -2- to prevent it from twisting!

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Securing actuator to prevent it from twisting (shown as an example in illustration)
Remove the fastening screws on the actuator -arrows- .

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Fastening screws on actuator (shown as an example in illustration)
Loosen fastening screws -1- on the brake cover plate.

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Screws on brake cover plate
Turn the brake cover plate so that the actuator can be removed -arrow- .

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Removing actuator (shown as an example in illustration)