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Remove/install left rear brake line - AR42.10-P-0036MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Left Rear Brake Line Components
G07275939Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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 
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
1 Raise vehicle with vehicle lift    
2 Check bolted connection of brake line (1) with brake hose (2) and wheel brake cylinder (3) for color codings IMPORTANTInstallation:  Identify the brake line (1) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC 
3 Loosen bolted connections of the brake line (1) with the hydraulic unit (2) and the brake hose (3) and separate IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal the 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-1003-04E 
SPECIAL TOOL *450589099904
4 Unclip retaining clips (4) of electrical line (5) on brake line (1)    
5 Unclip brake line (1) from bracket (6) on the axle tube (7)    
6 Remove brake line (1)    
7 Replace brake line (1). Only if the brake line (1) with the red color coding has been detached.  
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 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-1003-04E Brake line to rear wheel brake cylinder Nm 16
Fig 2: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (450 589 09 99 04)
G07275940Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.