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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose and brake pipe fittings.
    4. IMPORTANT: Install a rubber cap or plug to the exposed brake pipe fitting ends in order to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose, then cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end.
  5. Remove the brake hose retaining clip from the hose mounting bracket.
  6. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the upper control arm.
  7. Remove the brake hose bolt and the bracket from the steering knuckle.
    8. Fig 1: View Of Retaining Bolts For Brake Hose And Wheel Speed Sensor Brackets
    GM367084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake hose to caliper bolt from the brake caliper.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Brake Hose To Caliper Bolt
    GM367082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper housing or the brake hose end.
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