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Remove/install right front brake line - AR42.10-P-0033MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 except CODE 494 (US version) 

Shown on model 451.40, left-hand drive vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Right Front Brake Line Remove/Install Components
G10978413Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid 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 (6) to rear axle IMPORTANT Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit (6) to rear axle only as far as it takes for the bracket (5) to be unscrewed. AR42.10-P-0035MCC
2 Remove right front wheel   AR40.10-P-1100MCC
3 Remove front axle carrier support Model 451.391/491 except code 494 (US version) AR33.10-P-0002MEV
    Model 451.390/392/490/492 with code V03 (Battery cooling system) except code 494 (US version) AR33.10-P-0002MEX
4 Remove screws/bolts on front axle carrier support Remove/install support of front axle carrier.
Model 451.390/392/490/492 except code 494 (US version) except code V03 (Battery cooling system)
AR33.10-P-0002MEX
5 Loosen nuts (3), unscrew screws/bolts (4) and remove bracket (5) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Move guide pin (7) on hydraulic unit (6) into bracket (5).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, ESP hydraulic unit bracket to floor panel
*BA42.45-P-1008-01F 
6 Support hydraulic unit (6) using telescopic lifter and removal fixture    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
7 Check color coding of threaded connections of brake lines (8) to hydraulic unit (6) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Label brake lines (8) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC
8 Loosen and disconnect threaded connections of brake lines (8) to hydraulic unit (6) IMPORTANT Collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Seal connections using suitable plugs.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Use 12 mm plug-in open end wrench. Do not bend brake lines (8), pay attention to routing, leaktightness and clearance.
AR42.10-P-0034MCC 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake line to ESP hydraulic unit *BA42.10-P-1010-04E 
    If a brake line (8) with red color coding has been loosened, this brake line (8) must be replaced.

Replace brake line (8).
AR42.10-P-0034MCC 
9 Lower the hydraulic unit (6) carefully until the brake line (1) is accessible    
10 Unclip retaining clips (9) and rpm sensor connector (L6/2x1) from brake line (1) and unclip brake line (1) from brackets (10)    
11 Check color coding of threaded connections of brake line (1) to the hydraulic unit (6) and the brake hose (11) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Label brake line (1) accordingly. AR42.10-P-0013-05MCC
12 Loosen threaded connections of the brake line (1) to the hydraulic unit (6) and the brake hose (11) 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 Brake line to brake hose
*BA42.10-P-1002-04E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake line to ESP hydraulic unit *BA42.10-P-1010-04E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench bit Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench set Figure
13 Remove vacuum line from brake booster Model 451.390/392/490/492 1# except code 494 (US version)  
14 Remove brake line (1)    
15 Replace brake line (1). Only if the brake line (1) with the red color coding has been detached.  
16 Install in the reverse order    
17 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010MCC
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 451.3/4
BA42.10-P-1002-04E Brake line to brake hose Nm 16
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 451.3/4
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 Screw/bolt, ESP hydraulic unit bracket to floor panel Nm 25
Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Set (451 589 00 03 00)
G10978412Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (450 589 09 99 04)
G10978359Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA