Actuator, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the left front wheel.

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner.

-- Remove the coolant hose brackets -arrows- and move the coolant hose to the side.

Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Hose Bracket Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Clamp off the return hose with :3094 -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose/Line Assemblies -A To B- And Clips -Arrows-

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-- Pry out the clamps -arrows- with a screwdriver and disconnect lines -A and B- from the actuator. Seal the lines with suitable plugs.

NOTE:

Immediately wipe off any brake fluid that has leaked out.

-- Disconnect the harness connector from the actuator.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the actuator.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- To Actuator

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