03/03/2020 13:18:43

Brake Lines - 2 Tube Bundle - Rear (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 33030702

Removal

  1. Remove the front wheels (refer to procedure).
  2. Loosen the rear of the LH front wheel arch liner. Fold the wheel arch liner forward to access the rear of the wheelwell in a later step.
  3. Remove the HV Battery (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the rear subframe (refer to procedure).
  5. Working in the LH front wheelwell, release the nuts that secure the 2 tube bundle to the 4 tube bundle (torque 14 Nm).
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    CAUTION
    Clean the surrounding area prior to removing the component.
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    CAUTION
    To prevent damage always use a suitable wrench to hold the backing nut when loosening pipes and unions.
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    Note
    Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible fluid spillage.
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    CAUTION
    If brake fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash off immediately with clean water.
  6. Loosen the nuts that secure the brake pipes to the LH and RH rear brake hoses, and then disconnect the brake pipes from the hoses (torque 14 Nm).
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Clean the surrounding area prior to removing the component.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    To prevent damage always use a suitable wrench to hold the backing nut when loosening pipes and unions.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible fluid spillage.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    If brake fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash off immediately with clean water.
    Figure 1. LH shown, RH similar
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    Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
  7. Remove the nuts that secure the HV cables to the body (torque 8.3 Nm).
  8. Pull the HV cables away from the body to provide space to maneuver the brake line bundle.
  9. Starting at the LH front wheelwell, release the brake line bundle from the clips and remove the brake line bundle from the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible fluid spillage.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    If brake fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash off immediately with clean water.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
  • When installing the brake line bundle, start at the RH rear of the vehicle.
  • Bleed the brakes (refer to procedure).