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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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: View Of Electrical Connectors
    G01784120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the brake wear sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt from the strut.
  6. Remove the brake line bracket and retaining bolt from the strut.
    Fig 2: View Of Brackets On Strut
    G01784121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the road sensing suspension electrical connector (if equipped).
  8. Disconnect the MAGNERIDE™ electrical connector (if equipped).
    Fig 3: View Of Road Sensing Suspension Electrical Connector
    G01784122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Strut To Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    G01784123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the upper strut mount retaining bolts.
  12. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: View Of Upper Strut Mount Retaining Bolts
    G01784124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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