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.

Actuator
Tie-wrap - prevents twisting

Fig 1: Identifying EPB Actuator
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Release electric plug connection -2- at the actuator -1- (-a- ) and pull it off -A- .

Fig 2: Removing Plug Connection For Actuator
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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!

Fig 3: Securing Actuator To Prevent From Twisting
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Remove the fastening screws on the actuator -arrows- .

Fig 4: Locating Actuator Fastening Screws
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Loosen fastening screws -1- on the brake cover plate.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Cover Plate Screws
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Turn the brake cover plate so that the actuator can be removed -arrow- .

Fig 6: Removing Actuator
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