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

MODEL 451.3/4 

Illustrated on model 451.40 

Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Brake Line Remove/Install Components - Illustrated On Model 451.40 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Left Front Brake Line Remove/Install Components - Illustrated On Model 451.40 (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 brake lines from hydraulic unit (8) to rear axle IMPORTANT Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit (8) to rear axle only as far as it takes for the bracket to be unscrewed. AR42.10-P-0035MCU 
2 Remove left front wheel   AR40.10-P-1100MCU
3 Unclip brake line (3) from the bracket (4) Not on model 451.390/490  
4 Loosen nuts (5), remove bolts (6) and remove bracket (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Move guide pin (9) on the hydraulic unit (8) into the bracket (7).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA42.45-P-1008-01F 
5 Support hydraulic unit (8) using transmission jack and removal fixture SPECIAL TOOL Removal fixture Fig 3
    Transmission jack  
6 Check bolted connections of brake lines (10) with the hydraulic unit (8) for color coding INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Mark brake lines (10) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC
7 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
*BA42.10-P-1010-04E 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : 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.
See: ↓
Remove/install brake line from the master brake cylinder to the ESP hydraulic unit
AR42.10-P-0034MCU 
8 Lower the hydraulic unit (8) carefully until the brake line (1) is accessible    
9 Unclip retaining clips (11), rpm sensor connector (L6/1x1) and electrical lines (12, 13) on brake line (1)    
10 Check bolted connections of brake line (1) with the hydraulic unit (8) and the brake hose (14) for color coding INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Identify the brake line (1) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC
11 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.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : 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 Box wrench bit Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench set Fig 5
12 Remove brake line (1)    
13 Replace brake line (1). Only if the brake line (1) with the red color coding has been detached.  
14 Install in the reverse order    
15 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 3: Identifying Removal Assembly (450 589 02 62 00)
G10977991Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (450 589 09 99 04)
G10978359Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Socket Wrench Set (451 589 00 03 00)
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