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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Caliper Guide Pin & Brake Pad Retainer
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  3. Holding the lower end of the retainer (1) down and using a hammer and punch carefully tap the lower caliper guide pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
  4. Rotate the brake pad retainer upward and remove the brake pad retainer.
    5. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Brake Pads
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  5. Using a hammer and punch carefully tap the upper caliper to brake pad mounting pin (2) inward out of the caliper.
  6. Remove and inspect the brake pads (1). Refer to Brake Pad Inspection .
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