REMOVAL (From 8/2009): Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension) 
   NOTE:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
4. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the rear flexible hose.
      Fig 1: Remove the union bolt and gasket

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear flexible hose from the flexible hose bracket.
      Fig 2: Remove the 2 Bolts And Separate The Rear Flexible Hose

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   3. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line from the rear flexible hose.
      Fig 3: Disconnect The Brake Line From The Rear Flexible Hose

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
   4. Remove the clip and rear flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET 
   1. Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket from the rear upper control arm assembly.
      Fig 4: Remove The Bolt And Flexible Hose Bracket

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002