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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the parking brake in Service Mode. Parking Brake Service Mode Selection
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  4. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  5. GM5504179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {If equipped} Retainer (3) - Remove

  6. NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the bleeder valve cap if the vehicle is not equipped with a brake pad wear sensor.

  7. {If equipped} Rear Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Cap (2) - Remove
  8. {If equipped} Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) - Remove
  9. GM5443099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Parking Brake Actuator Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  10. GM5443097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) @ Rear Parking Brake Actuator - Disconnect

  11. Retainer (2) @ Rear Parking Brake Actuator - Remove
  12. GM5443100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Parking Brake Actuator (1) - Remove

  13. Rear Parking Brake Actuator Lever Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  14. GM5443095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Hose Fitting (1) - Remove

  15. Rear Brake Hose (3) @ Rear Brake Caliper - Remove
  16. Rear Brake Hose Fitting Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  17. Plug the rear brake hose fitting inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  18. Cap the rear brake caliper inlet to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  19. GM5443094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  20. Rear Brake Caliper (2) - Remove