Repair procedures: Removal

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the air duct (B) and air cleaner assembly (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Air Cleaner Assembly

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3. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.
   Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector

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4. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
   CAUTION:

   • Be sure to completely remove foreign substances from around brake fluid reservoir and cap before opening the reservoir cap. If not, it may cause contamination of brake fluid and deterioration in braking performance.
   • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
5. Disconnect the hydraulic booster reservoir hose (A).
   Fig 3: Identifying Hydraulic Booster Reservoir Hose

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6. Remove the brake tube (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

   Fig 4: Identifying Brake Tube

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7. Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the brake actuation unit by loosening the tube flare nut.

   Tightening torque: 

   13.7 ~ 16.7 N.m (1.4 ~ 1.7 kgf.m, 10.1 ~ 12.3 lb-ft)

   Fig 5: Identifying Brake Tube Of Brake Actuation Unit

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   CAUTION: Be careful that the tubes (A) are not installed in reverse.
   It could cause the loss of braking power and possibly a crash.
8. Remove the snap pin (A) and clevis pin (B).
   Fig 6: Identifying Snap Pin And Clevis Pin

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9. Loosen the brake actuation unit nuts, and remove the brake actuation unit.

Tightening torque: 

12.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Actuation Unit Nuts

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