Rear Brake Flexible Hose: Removal

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the flow bolt, disconnect the brake hose and detach the routing bracket from the wiring harness. Discard the washers.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Remove the pin-type retainer and position the splash shield aside.

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Detach the pin-type retainers and the electrical connectors from the brake hose bracket.

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Remove the brake flexible hose.
1. Disconnect the brake tube.
  Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)
2. Remove the bolt.
  Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
3. Remove the bolt, detach the wheel speed sensor wiring and remove the brake flexible hose.
  Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)

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