Removal [08/2013 - ]

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NOTE:

If the left and right hoses are disconnected at the same time, be sure to place a mark on each hose to indicate its installation position.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ]
DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Flexible Hose Union Bolt
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2. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line Nut
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Clip
  NOTE:
  - Do not bend or damage the brake line.
  - Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.
3. Remove the clip.
4. Remove the bolt and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Flexible Hose Mounting Bracket Bolt
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