Repair Procedures: Removal

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Release the parking brake.
Before removing the rear caliper, perform "Brake Pad Replacement Mode" using the KDS.

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Select C2 (Release) on the screen below.

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Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to " Removal ")
Disconnect the EPB actuator connector (A).

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Loosen the guide rod bolt and then pivot the caliper body (A) up out of the way.
Tightening torque:

21.6-31.4 N.m(2.2 -3.2 kgf.m, 15.9-23.1 lb-ft)

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Remove the brake pad (A).

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Remove the pad retainer (A).

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Remove the caliper carrier (A) after loosening the caliper mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:

78.5 - 98.1 N.m (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)

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NOTE:
- Caliper carrier mounting bolts must use the new one.
- Fix the caliper assembly with a wire.
Remove the rear brake disc (A) by loosening the screws.
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb-ft)

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