Removing and installing pad wear indicator wire - steel version brakes (1LM / 1LX) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• Make sure the contact for the pad wear sender is properly seated in the brake pad.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
2. Unplug electrical connector (2) for pad wear sender.
3. Release electrical connector (1) for pad wear sender from bracket (arrow A) and at the same time turn 90° (arrow B).
4. Move clear electrical wire (3) for pad wear sender: to do so, open dust cap (2) and unclip wire at brake caliper (arrow).
5. Detach contact (1) of pad wear sender from brake pad using pliers.

6. Insert contact (1) of pad wear sender into brake pad so that it engages. [Note: Make sure the contact for the pad wear sender is properly seated in the brake pad.]
7. Secure electrical wire (3) for pad wear sender: to do so insert wire into brake caliper (arrow) and secure with dust cap (2) as shown in illustration.
8. Locate electrical connector in installation position and turn in direction of (arrow) until tab (1) engages in hole (2) in bracket.
9. Plug in electrical connector (3).
10. Fit front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.

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