Brake system (hybrid)

Overview of fitting locations

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Overview of fitting locations - ABS/ESP

Overview of fitting locations
1 - ABS control unit -J104-
Installation location: on hydraulic unit, on passenger side of engine compartment. Do not separate connector before successfully completing self-diagnosis. Switch ignition off before separating connector.

The following components are integrated into the control unit:

Control unit for electromechanical parking brake -J540-

Lateral acceleration sender -G200-

Yaw rate sender -G202-

Longitudinal acceleration sender -G251- (depending on equipment fitted)

The components cannot be renewed individually.

Assembly overview → Chapter.

Removing and installing → Chapter

2 - ABS hydraulic unit -N55-

Fitting location: on passenger side of engine compartment

The hydraulic unit consists of the components:

ABS hydraulic pump -V64-

Brake pressure sender -G201-

Valve block (contains inlet and outlet valves).

ABS hydraulic pump -V64- and valve block must not be separated from one another.

Assembly overview → Chapter.

Removing and installing → Chapter

3 - Brake pad warning lamp -K32-

Location: in dash panel insert.

4 - ABS warning lamp -K47-

Location: in dash panel insert.

5 - ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155-

Location: in dash panel insert.

6 - Brake system warning lamp -K118-

Location: in dash panel insert.

7 - Diagnostic connection

Location: Driver footwell cover.

8 - Steering angle sender -G85-

Fitting location: in steering rack.

The steering angle sender -G85- cannot be renewed separately.

Removing and installing steering → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.48.

9 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing

ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing

10 - Front right/left speed sensor -G45-/-G47-

Removing and installing → Chapter.

11 - Wheel hub with wheel bearing

ABS sensor ring is installed in wheel bearing

12 - Rear right/left speed sensor -G44-/-G46-

Removing and installing → Chapter

13 - Brake servo

Assembly overview → Chapter.

Removing and installing → Chapter

14 - TCS and ESP button -E256-

Two versions, therefore two fitting locations:

Button in centre console

Function button in menu of infotainment system

Removing and installing TCS and ESP button -E256- in centre console → Electrical system; Rep. gr.96.

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