A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
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Loosen bolts -A- on both sides.
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Disconnect parking brake cables -B- from retainers -C-.
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Press parking brake cable retaining clips -A- together and push parking brake cables -2- out from control arms -1-.
Note: Do not pull on the parking brake cable. Otherwise the parking brake adjustment will be changed.
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Counter-hold at guide pins and remove mounting bolts (arrows) from brake caliper.
CAUTION:
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Suspend the brake caliper using a piece of wire.
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Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. The unsupported weight can stretch and damage the hose.
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Remove ABS wheel speed sensor wiring -2-.
1. Securing pins
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Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor wiring from axle beam.
3. Mounting point to axle beam
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Remove ABS wheel speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.
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Disconnect control arm from suspension strut.
1. Control arm
2. Parking brake cable
3. Suspension strut bolt
A. Parking brake cable retaining clip