Bleeding [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- BLEED BRAKE LINE
- Remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
- Disengage the clip.
Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and disengage the 2 claws.
- Pull up in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration, and separate the hood to cowl top seal.
- Pull up in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and disengage the 2 claws.
Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration, disengage the 2 guides and remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
- Disengage the clip.
- Bleed brake line.
- Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
- Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir.
Brake fluid
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.
Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Utility
Tester Display Air Bleeding - Select "Usual air bleeding", and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the Techstream.
- After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)
- Clear the DTCs.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2015 - ]
- Turn the Techstream off and turn the power switch off.
- Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
- Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
- Install the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
- Push in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and engage the 2 guides.
Install in this Direction (1) Install in this Direction (2) - Push in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration, engage the 2 claws to install the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
- Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and engage the 2 claws.
Install in this Direction - Engage the clip.
- Push in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and engage the 2 guides.
- Remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
- BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM
- Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2015 - ]
- Remove the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
- Remove the water guard plate LH.
- Remove the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.
See step 10 [06/2015 - 11/2018], or see step 10 [11/2018 - ]
- Remove the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
See step 11 [06/2015 - 11/2018], or see step 11 [11/2018 - ]
- Wait at least 2 minutes with the power switch off, and disconnect the reservoir level switch connector.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.
- Bleed the brake system.
- Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
- Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir.
Brake fluid
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.
Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Utility
Tester Display Air Bleeding - Select "ABS actuator has been replaced", and bleed air from 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.
- After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.
Front bleeder plug
Torque: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)
Rear 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.
*1 Stroke Simulator Bleeder Plug - Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
- Clear the DTCs.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2015 - ]
- Turn the Techstream off and turn the power switch off.
- Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
- Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
See step 12 [06/2015 - 11/2018], or see step 12 [11/2018 - ]
- Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.
See step 13 [06/2015 - 11/2018], or see step 13 [11/2018 - ]
- Install the water guard plate LH.
See step 14 [06/2015 - 11/2018], or see step 14 [11/2018 - ]
- Install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
See step 15 [06/2015 - 11/2018], or see step 15 [11/2018 - ]
- Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2015 - ]
- Turn the power switch on (IG)
- Clear the DTCs.
- Turn the Techstream off and turn the power switch off.
- Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.