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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Releasing Wheel Speed Sensor Wire Harness Retainers & Harness
G04842909Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Release the wheel speed sensor wire harness retainers and harness from the front brake hose.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pipe Fitting, Front Brake Hose, And Retaining Clip
    G04842910Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Clean all dirt and foreign material from the brake hose ends and the brake pipe fitting.
  5. Using a backup wrench on the hose fitting, disconnect the brake pipe fitting from the brake hose. Cap or plug the brake pipe fitting end and the brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
  6. Release the retaining clip from the brake hose mounting bracket and the brake hose.
    Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose Fitting Bolt
    G04842911Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Remove the brake hose fitting bolt from the brake caliper.
  8. Remove the brake hose bracket retaining bolt.
  9. Remove the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  10. Remove and discard the copper brake hose gaskets. These gaskets may be stuck to the brake caliper and/or the brake hose end.
  11. Cap or plug the opening in the brake caliper and the brake hose to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
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