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Bleeding [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. BLEED BRAKE LINE 
    1. Bleed the brake line.
      1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
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      2. Add brake fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on the brake fluid reservoir.

        Brake fluid

        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

      3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).
      4. Turn the Techstream on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Air Bleeding.
      5. Select "Usual air bleeding", and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the Techstream.
      6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

        Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf) 

      7. Clear the DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2014 - ] ).
      8. Turn the Techstream off and turn the power switch off.
    2. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
    3. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.
  2. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Remove the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly (See step  4).
    2. Bleed the brake system.
      1. Wait at least 2 minutes with the power switch off, and disconnect the reservoir level switch connector.
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        NOTE:

        Do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

        HINT: 

        This procedure is not required if the reservoir level switch connector has been disconnected.

      2. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
        GTY602209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Add brake fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on the brake fluid reservoir.

        Brake fluid

        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

      4. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).
      5. Turn the Techstream on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Air Bleeding.
      6. Select "ABS actuator has been replaced", and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the Techstream.
        NOTE:

        Before following the instructions on the Techstream to perform linear valve offset calibration, release the parking brake. When calibration is complete, immediately apply the parking brake.

      7. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

        disc brake cylinder bleeder plug 

        Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf) 

        stroke simulator bleeder plug 

        Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

        HINT: 

        The stroke simulator bleeder plug is positioned as shown in the illustration.

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        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Stroke Simulator Bleeder Plug
      8. Clear the DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2014 - ] ).
      9. Turn the Techstream off and turn the power switch off.
    3. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.
    4. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
    5. Install the front outer cowl top panel sub-assembly (See step  18).
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