Repair Procedures: Removal

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Release the parking brake.
- With EPB: Release the EPB, push the EPB switch or using KDS.
  (Refer to Parking brake - "ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ")
- Without EPB: Release the parking brake lever and parking brake cable is loose.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")

Disconnect the EPB connector or parking brake cable.

With EPB: Disconnect the EPB connector (A).

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Without EPB: Remove the parking brake cable (B), after removing the clip (A).

[2WD]

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[4WD]

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Loosen the guide rod bolts (A) and then remove the caliper housing (B).
Tightening torque:

21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Fix the caliper assembly with a wire.
Remove the brake pads (A).

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Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the caliper carrier (B).
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Use a new caliper carrier bolts whenever installing.
Remove the rear brake disc (A) after loosening the screws.
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

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