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BRAKES
GENERAL FEATURES OF ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
Releasing of the electric parking brake (with a fault).
NOTE:Impossible to release the parking brake with the method "Normal functioning".
The fault may be caused by the following components:
- Battery voltage.
- Malfunctioning of the electric parking brake system.
Open the central armrest.
Pull on the handle (7)located on the plastic part of the central armrest in order to release the parking
brake mechanically.
WARNING: This control does not permit application of the parking brake.
WARNING: It is forbidden to open up the electric parking brake system.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMRemoving-refitting the electric parking brake system.
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
WARNING: Before disconnecting the battery, partially open the door windows.
Removing.
IMPERATIVE: Disconnect the battery prior to operating on the parking brake cables.
IMPERATIVE: Perform a manual unlocking of the parking brake, using the handle located in
the central armrest, before operating on the parking brake cables.
Disconnect the battery.
Raise and support the vehicle, wheels hanging.
Remove the central console (1)(see corresponding operation).
Uncouple the handle (2)from the manual unlocking cable of the electric parking brake.
Remove:
- The exhaust line (4) (ES9A engine).
- The protection (5).
- The protection (3).
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMSlacken the nuts (7).
Remove the electric parking brake system assembly.
Refitting.
Refit the electric parking brake system assembly.
Tighten the nuts(7) : 0,4 ± 0,1 m.daN.
Attach the brake cables on their attachments on the bodywork.
Clip the parking brake cable, at "a"(on each side).
Couple the parking brake cable (6)on the brake caliper (on each side).
IMPERATIVE: Position the shim (8) (thickness 3 mm)at "c" (on each side).
Engage the manual unlocking cable of the electric parking brake in its location at "b".
Couple the handle (2)to the parking brake cable.
Refit the central console (1)(see corresponding operation).
Refit:
- The protections (5)and (3).
- The exhaust line (4) (ES9A engine).
Reconnect the battery.
Apply and release the electric parking brake.
Check the functioning of the electric parking brake.
NOTE:Remove the shim (8)from the brake calipers.
IMPERATIVE: Perform the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the battery
(see corresponding operation).
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CABLESRemoving-refitting the parking brake cables.
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
WARNING: Before disconnecting the battery, partially open the door windows.
Removing.
IMPERATIVE: Disconnect the battery prior to operating on the parking brake cables.
IMPERATIVE: Perform a manual unlocking of the parking brake, using the handle located in
the central armrest, before operating on the parking brake cables.
Disconnect the battery.
Raise and support the vehicle, wheels hanging.
IMPERATIVE: Do not introduce any foreign body into the electric parking brake system.
Remove the electric parking brake system(see corresponding operation).
"a"connector
(1)electric parking brake system (FSE)
(2)manual unlocking cable
Undo the nuts (3).
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE CABLESManual unlocking cable end.
NOTE:Grease the cable worm (6).
Engage the parking brake cable (6)into the electric parking brake system.
Do up 3 turnsanti-clockwise at "b".
NOTE:Align the pin "g"with the notch "f".
Do up the nut (3).
Tighten the nut (3)to : 0,6 ± 0,1 m.daN.
Refit the electric parking brake system (see corresponding operation).
Reconnect the battery.
Apply and release the electric parking brake.
Check the functioning of the electric parking brake.
IMPERATIVE: Perform the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the
battery (see corresponding operation).
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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1]Generic bleeding apparatus: «LURO» or similar
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DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1]Generic bleeding apparatus: «LURO» or similar
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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1]Generic bleeding apparatus: «LURO» or similar
[2] LEXIAstation: 4171-T
[3] PROXIAstation: 4165-T
NOTE:Bleeding of the secondary braking circuit is done with the help of diagnostic tools [2]or [3].
Draining the brake fluid reservoir.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine cover (1)and the lid (2).
Disconnect the connector «a».
Take out the filter of the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Drain the brake fluid reservoir (1)to the maximum extent (if necessary, use a clean syringe).
Remove the pin (3)and the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Clean the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Refit the brake fluid reservoir (4), the pin (3)and the filter of the brake fluid reservoir.
Reconnect the connector.
Reconnect the battery.
IMPERATIVE: Perform the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the
battery(see corresponding operation).
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HYDRAULICS
DE-PRESSURISING THE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION CIRCUITTools.
[1] PROXIAstation: 4165-T
[2] LEXIAstation: 4171-T
De-pressurisation.
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DE-PRESSURISING THE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION CIRCUITTools.
[1] PROXIAstation: 4165-T
[2] LEXIAstation: 4171-T
De-pressurisation.
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HYDRAULICS
DE-PRESSURISING THE HYDRAULIC SUSPENSION CIRCUITTools.
[1] PROXIAstation: 4165-T
[2] LEXIAstation: 4171-T
De-pressurisation.
NOTE:It is possible to de-pressurise the suspension by individual axle.
Using a diagnostic tool.
Start the engine.
Place the height control in the «LOW»position.
Wait for the vehicle height to reach the position required.
Stop the engine.
Connect the diagnostic tool [1]or [2]to the vehicle's diagnostic socket.
Switch on the ignition.
Carry out a global test.Go into the menu:
- Suspension.
- De-pressurisation.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Wait for the vehicle's suspension to sink completely.
NOTE:This operation takes around 3 minutes.
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnect the battery.
Without a diagnostic tool.
IMPERATIVE: Any LDS fluid that is collected must not be re-used.
NOTE:Collect the LDSfluid in order to keep the work area clean.
Respect the environment.
Start the engine.
Place the height control in the «LOW»position.
Stop the engine.
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