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Remove/install brake line from the ESP hydraulic unit to the rear axle - AR42.10-P-0035MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Locating Brake Fluid Expansion Reservoir Cap
G07275932Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying ESP Hydraulic Unit Components (Model 451.30)
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Illustrated on model 451.30 

Model 451.391/491 

Fig 3: Identifying ESP Hydraulic Unit Components (Model 451.391/491)
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Fig 4: Identifying Brake Lines, Hydraulic Unit And Brake Hoses (Model 451.30)
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Shown on model 451.30 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
1 Remove maintenance flap    
2 Unscrew cap (2) of brake fluid expansion reservoir and suction off brake fluid    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
3 Raise vehicle using the vehicle lift and remove underfloor paneling Rechargeable drill / screwdriver
GOTIS://G_58.0_01.1
 
4 Remove diagonal struts On model 451.431 AR61.10-P-5138MCU
5 Remove bulkhead wall On model 451.431 AR61.25-P-6600MCU
6 Remove high-voltage battery On model 451.391/491 AR54.10-P-1140MEV
7 Unclip retaining clips (5) of electrical line (17) on upper brake line (1) On model 451.391/491  
8 Unscrew plastic nut (3), open folding clamp (4) using a suitable tool and take off IMPORTANT Observe installation position of brake lines (1) and electrical lines.  
9 Unclip retaining clips (5) of electrical line (6), RPM sensor connector (L6/3x1) and RPM sensor connector (L6/4x1) on the brake lines (1)    
10 Unclip brake lines (1) from the bracket (7)    
11 Unclip brake line (8) from the bracket (9)    
12 Loosen nuts (10), unscrew bolts (11) and remove bracket (12) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Move guide pin (13) on the hydraulic unit (14) into the bracket (12).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.45-P-1008-01F 
13 Support hydraulic unit (14) using transmission jack and removal fixture SPECIAL TOOL
Transmission jack
GOTIS://H_00.10_01.0
*450589026200
14 Check bolted connections of brake lines (15) with the hydraulic unit (14) for color coding IMPORTANTInstallation:  Identify brake lines (15) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC 
15 Loosen bolted connections of brake lines (15) with the hydraulic unit (14) and separate IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal connections using suitable plugs.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Use a 12 mm open-end wrench bit. Do not bend brake lines (15), pay ATTENTION to routing, leaktightness and clearance.
If a brake line (15) with red color coding has been loosened, this brake line (15) must be replaced.
Refer to: ↓
*BA42.10-P-1010-04E 
Remove/install brake line from the master brake cylinder to the ESP hydraulic unit AR42.10-P-0034MCU 
16 Lower the hydraulic unit (14) carefully until the brake lines (1) are accessible    
17 Check bolted connections of brake lines (1) with the hydraulic unit (14) and the master brake cylinder (16) for color coding IMPORTANTInstallation:  Identify brake lines (1) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC 
18 Loosen bolted connections of brake lines (1) with the hydraulic unit (14) and loosen the brake hoses (16) and separate IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal connections using suitable plugs.
IMPORTANT Installation Do not bend brake lines (1), pay ATTENTION to routing, leaktightness and clearance.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1002-04E 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1010-04E 
SPECIAL TOOL *450589099904
SPECIAL TOOL *451589000300
19 Remove brake lines (1)    
20 Install new brake lines (1) Only if the brake lines (1) with the red color coding have been detached.  
21 Install in the reverse order    
22 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010MCU 
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 451.3/4
BA42.10-P-1002-04E Brake pipe to brake hose Nm 16
BA42.10-P-1010-04E Brake line to ESP hydraulic unit Nm 16
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)

Number Designation Model 451.3/4
BA42.45-P-1008-01F Bolt, ESP hydraulic unit bracket to floor panel Nm 25
Fig 5: Identifying Removal Assembly (450 589 02 62 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (450 589 09 99 04)
G07275937Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 7: Identifying Socket Wrench Set (451 589 00 03 00)
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