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Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Replacement (JL9)

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Callout Component Name
WARNING:

The battery must be disconnected to prevent the brake master cylinder from pressurizing the hydraulic system during its automated self diagnostic tests that can possibly occur when a door is opened or the key transmitter is activated. Failure to follow this precaution may cause personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure 
  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
1 Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve Cap
2 Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor
Procedure 
{If equipped} Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor Replacement (J56) , or Front Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor Replacement (JL9) 
3 Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve
NOTE:

If directed here from the brake bleed procedure, it is not necessary to bleed the brake system again.


Tighten 
17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Procedure 
  1. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Bleed the brake system. Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (JL9) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (J56)
  3. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation