Removing and installing splash plate for brakes, twist-beam rear axle — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

• Opens: brake fluid

📋 Procedure

1. Loosen wheel bolts.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove brake carrier .
5. Remove brake disc .

6. Remove wheel bearing unit Running gear, axles, steering42Suspension link wheel bearing; Assembly overview - wheel bearings.
7. Remove bolts (arrows) for splash plate (1).
8. Remove splash plate (1) together with stub axle.
9. ⚠ Do not blow out brake system with compressed air; the resulting dust constitutes a health hazard! — Secure brake caliper with new self-locking bolts Electronic Parts Catalogue. [Note: Every time after brake pads are removed, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary, so that brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.Check brake fluid level after removing brake pads.]
10. Install wheel and tighten.

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