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Remove/install left front brake line - AR42.10-P-0032MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Locating Brake Fluid Expansion Reservoir Cap
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Fig 2: Identifying Left Front Brake Line Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Identifying Left Front Brake Line Components (2 Of 2)
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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 (2) of brake fluid expansion reservoir and suction off brake fluid    
3 Remove left front wheel   AR40.10-P-1100MCU
4 Remove underfloor panels Rechargeable drill / screwdriver
GOTIS://G_58.0_01.1
 
5 Remove diagonal struts On model 451.431 AR61.10-P-5138MCU
6 Remove left diagonal strut On model 451.491 AR61.10-P-5138MEV
7 Unclip brake line (3) from the bracket (4)    
8 Loosen nuts (5), unscrew bolts (6) and remove bracket (7) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Move guide pin (9) on the hydraulic unit (8) into the bracket (7).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.45-P-1008-01F 
9 Support hydraulic unit (8) using transmission jack and removal fixture SPECIAL TOOL
Transmission jack
GOTIS://H_00.10_01.0
*450589026200
10 Check bolted connections of brake lines (10) with the hydraulic unit (8) for color coding IMPORTANTInstallation:  Identify brake lines (10) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC 
11 Loosen bolted connections of brake lines (10) with the hydraulic unit (8) 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 (10), pay ATTENTION to routing, leaktightness and clearance.
If a brake line (10) with red color coding has been detached, this brake line (10) 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 
12 Lower the hydraulic unit (8) carefully until the brake line (1) is accessible    
13 Unclip retaining clips (11), RPM sensor connector (L6/1x1) and electrical lines (12, 13) on brake line (1)    
14 Check bolted connections of brake line (1) with the hydraulic unit (8) and the brake hose (14) for color coding IMPORTANTInstallation:  Identify the brake line (1) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC 
15 Loosen bolted connections of the brake line (1) with the hydraulic unit (8) and the brake hose (14) and separate IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal connections using suitable plugs.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Do not bend brake line (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
16 Remove brake line (1)    
17 Replace brake line (1). Only if the brake line (1) with the red color coding has been detached.  
18 Install in the reverse order    
19 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 4: Identifying Removal Assembly (450 589 02 62 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (450 589 09 99 04)
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Fig 6: Identifying Socket Wrench Set (451 589 00 03 00)
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