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Remove/install brake line from the master brake cylinder to the ESP hydraulic unit - AR42.10-P-0034MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Line Components
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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 of brake fluid expansion reservoir and drain 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
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4 Remove diagonal struts On model 451.431 AR61.10-P-5138MCU
5 Remove left diagonal strut On model 451.491 AR61.10-P-5138MEV
6 Loosen nuts (2), unscrew bolts (3) and remove bracket (4) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Move guide pin (6) on the hydraulic unit (5) into the bracket (4).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.45-P-1008-01F 
7 Support hydraulic unit (5) using transmission jack and removal fixture and lower carefully until the brake lines (1) are accessible SPECIAL TOOL
Transmission jack
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8 Unclip retaining clip (7) of the electrical line (8)    
9 Check bolted connections of brake lines (1) with the hydraulic unit (5) and the master brake cylinder (9) for color coding IMPORTANTInstallation:  Identify brake lines (1) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC 
10 Loosen bolted connections of brake lines (1) with the hydraulic unit (5) and the master brake cylinder (9) and separate IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal connections using suitable plugs.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Use a 12 mm open-end wrench bit. Do not bend brake lines (1), pay ATTENTION to routing, leaktightness and clearance.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1005-04E 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1010-04E 
11 Remove brake lines (1)    
12 Install new brake lines (1) Only if the brake lines (1) with the red color coding have been detached.  
13 Install in the reverse order    
14 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010MCU 
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 451.3/4
BA42.10-P-1005-04E Brake pipe to master brake cylinder 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 2: Identifying Removal Assembly (450 589 02 62 00)
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