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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. Mark the position of the front wheels relative to the wheel hubs and remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View of Bolts and Washers That Attach Brake Hose to Caliper
    GM1245697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt and the washers that attach the brake hose to the caliper.
  5. Fig 2: View of Caliper Assembly and Bolts
    GM1245699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    NOTE: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Disconnect the brake hose, and plug the openings in the caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  7. Remove the caliper mounting bolts from the steering knuckle, and remove the caliper assembly.