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Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 
    CAUTION: Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  3. REMOVE ABS MOTOR RELAY 
    1. In order to prohibit brake control, remove the 2 ABS motor relays with the ignition switch off.
    NOTE: If the pump motor operates while air remains inside the brake actuator hose, the air will enter the actuator, resulting in difficulty in bleeding the brakes.
    Fig 1: Locating ABS Motor Relay
    G05202789Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY OUTER  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE RESERVOIR TUBE NO.1 
    1. Remove the nut.
      Fig 2: Locating Reservoir Tube No.1 Nut
      G05277049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the clip, and separate the reservoir tube No.1.
  12. REMOVE RESERVOIR TUBE NO.2 
    1. Remove the clip, and separate the reservoir tube No.2.
      2. Fig 3: Locating Reservoir Tube No.2 Clip
      G05277050Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING 
  18. SEPARATE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER W/ SIMULATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake tubes.

      SST 09023-00101 

      Fig 4: Locating Brake Tubes
      G05277051Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector, and separate the wire harness clamp.
      Fig 5: Locating Connector With Wire Harness Clamp
      G05861791Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 4 nuts, the gasket and the brake master cylinder with simulator.
    Fig 6: Locating Brake Master Cylinder Nuts
    G05202895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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