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Remove/install brake hose to front axle - AR42.10-P-0026MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose To Front Axle Remove/Install Components
G10978406Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 left or right front wheel   AR40.10-P-1100MCU
2 Detach retaining clip (3)    
3 Check bolted connection of brake line (2) with brake hose (1) for color coding INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Identify the brake line (2) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC
4 Loosen bolted connection of brake line (2) with the brake hose (1) and unhook brake hose (1) IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal the connections using suitable plugs.
INSTALLATION NOTES The brake hose (1) must free to move at each steering angle and jounce condition. The brake hose (1) must not be mounted twisted otherwise the brake hose (1) may be damaged.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA42.10-P-1002-04E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
5 Unscrew brake hose (1) from brake caliper (4) and remove IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal the connections using suitable plugs.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA42.10-P-1001-04E 
6 Replace brake line (2). Only if the brake line (2) with the red color coding has been detached.
Remove/install left front brake line
AR42.10-P-0032MCU 
    Remove/install right front brake line AR42.10-P-0033MCU 
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010MCU 
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 451.3/4
BA42.10-P-1001-04E Brake hose to front floating caliper Nm 18
BA42.10-P-1002-04E Brake pipe to brake hose Nm 16
Fig 2: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (450 589 09 99 04)
G10978359Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA