Front brake pads Passat diesel estate 2002

[allencook]

Over the Xmas period with all local garages closed the warning light for front brake pad wear came on. I duly acquired the appropriate set of pads as I decided to change them myself-a job that I have done numerous times before on other carsn (Omega, Carlton, Montego, Maestro etc.) Using the Haynes manual as ag uide I took the first wheel off, removed the pad locating spring and the tried to unfastem the warning light wire. The manual told me to lift the clip on top and then turn through 90 degrees. On top of this connection is a small channel sheped piece of metal with what looks like a small tab sticking up through a small hole at the back end. Nothing relating to this channel piece seems to move. Am I missing something or is this a different fitting to what is referred to in the Haynes manul. Advice will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Allen

[kenney]

Hi if you take a look at the connector on your new set of pads it will give you an idea how the two parts are connected.You do not have to turn them 90 degrees.They can be a bugger to get apart,clean and spray them, before you start pulling, and should you be unfortunate and destroy the connector,then you will just have to join the wires,otherwise you will have to replace the wiring loom.

[motman]

Hi,
the 90 degree twist is to release the plug body from it's mounting. Getting the plug apart is sometimes easier if you push it hard together first, and clean the dirt from release/retaining clip, but kenney is right, they can be an absolute bugger.