Preliminary Work

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Raise the vehicle.

→ 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

Remove wheel. Use assembly aids (Assembly Pins) -1- .

→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .

Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Aids (Assembly Pins)

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Information

Do not open the brake system .
Do not loosen the brake hose from the brake calliper when loosening the brake calliper .
The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! It does not matter if the insulation is worn .
If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back .

Partially remove brake calliper.
→ 474119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BRAKE CALLIPER