Removing and Installing Rear ABS Lead

Removing and Installing Rear ABS Lead (C2)

Tools
Designation Repair set for wiring harness
Type Commercially available tool
Number 155-1






Removing Rear ABS lead
All models
Remove rear wheel.
All models except for GT2 and GT3
Remove rear backrest.
Remove emergency seat cushion.
Release rear three-point belt.
Remove side-panel lining.






1. Pull up carpet lining -arrow A-.
2. Fold carpeted floor forwards -arrow B-.






3. Release lead lock -arrow A- and pull off both plugs -arrow B-.
4. Unscrew fastening nuts -1- and remove the plug -arrow C-.






5. Take the lead out of the holders -arrows-.






Note: When cutting off the ABS lead, make sure that the length of lead in the interior is sufficient for attaching the new lead.

6. Cut off the lead in area -a- and press inwards using the rubber sleeve -b- ( -arrow- ).






Note: Only for vehicles with headlight beam adjustment (HBA)

7. Cut through the rubber sleeve at the side of the HBA lead -a- and remove the HBA lead -arrow-.

Installing Rear ABS Lead






1. Position the socket in installation position -arrow A- and secure with fastening nut -1-.


2. Insert both plugs -arrow B- .
3. Fold back lead lock -arrow C- until it can be felt to engage on the plugs.






4. Press the lead into the holders by pressing on the rubber sleeves -arrow- .

Note:
- Choose the connection point at a position with sufficient room for connecting all the individual leads.
- The individual leads in the wiring harness must be crimped and offset with respect to each other so that the repair area does not become too thick.

5. Push the lead through to the interior -arrow-.






Note: Only for vehicles with headlight beam adjustment (HBA)

6. Cut through the rubber sleeve -a- and position the HBA lead in the rubber sleeve -arrow A- .
7. Stick the rubber sleeve together and seal it at the cut edge -a- using a commercially available PUR adhesive. Then press the rubber sleeve into the opening -arrow B-.






8. Crimp the lead in area -b- using a crimp connector and crimping tool.
- Cut off leads to different lengths (due to the shrink connection).
- Slide shrink-fit hose over the leads.
- Strip 10 mm of insulation off the leads.
- Connect leads with crimp connectors (do not confuse colours of the individual leads).
- Shrink shrink-fit hoses with a hot-air gun. It is essential that all leads are watertight.
- Wrap commercially available PVC tape all around the area of the connection points.
All models
Install rear wheel.
All models except for GT2 and GT3
Install rear backrest.
Install emergency seat cushion.
Secure rear three-point belt.
Install side-panel lining.

Tightening torques
Location Fastening screw -1- for securing ABS lead to spring strut
Thread M6
Tightening torque [Nm] (ftlb.) 9.7 (7.25)