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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the energy storage box before servicing the vehicle. Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Electrical.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (4) from the brake booster.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Hoses From Brake Booster (Rack and Pinion)
    GM1261581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power brake booster outlet hose (3) retaining clamp (2) to remove the power brake booster hose outlet hose from the brake booster.
  6. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (1) from the brake booster.
  7. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (5) from the power steering gear.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Hoses From Gear And Pump (Rack and Pinion)
    GM1261625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power brake booster outlet hose (2) retaining clamp (3) to remove the power brake booster outlet hose from the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (5) from the power steering pump.
  10. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle.