Brake Master Cylinder: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DRAIN BRAKE FLUID NOTE: If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK
- Remove the bolt, nut and No. 3 engine room relay block.
NOTE: Cover the No. 3 engine room relay block with a piece of cloth to prevent brake fluid from getting on it. - SEPARATE BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.
- Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
- Remove the 2 nuts and brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly.NOTE: Do not damage the brake lines.
- Remove the O-ring from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly