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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove rear wheel speed sensor from brake hose. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Disc Brake)Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Drum Brake) .
  4. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and the brake pipe fitting.
    Fig 1: Brake Pipe Fitting, Brake Hose And Brake Hose Retainer
    GM2027735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Use a flare nut wrench on the brake pipe fitting (1) and a backup wrench on the brake hose (3) under the brake hose retainer (2).
  6. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the brake hose (3). Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
    Fig 2: Brake Pipe Fitting Disconnected From Brake Hose
    GM2027738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the brake hose retainer (2).
  8. Remove the brake hose bolt (2) attaching the hose to the rear backing plate.
    Fig 3: Brake Hose Bracket And Wiring Harness
    GM2538081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove wiring harness (1) from brake hose bracket.
  10. Remove the brake hose / pipe fitting (1) from the wheel cylinder and cap the opening to prevent brake fluid contamination.
    Fig 4: Brake Hose And Pipe Fitting
    GM2538084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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