Removal [11/2015 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 06/2017] and Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2017 - ] ).
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
- Wait at least 2 minutes after turning the ignition switch off.NOTE:
When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the ignition switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.
- Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 06/2017] and Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - ] ).
- Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
- Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
- Release the parking brake.
- Wait at least 2 minutes after turning the ignition switch off.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - ] )
- REMOVE INNER COWL TOP TO COWL BRACE
- REMOVE FRONT AIR SHUTTER SEAL
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 VENTILATOR SEAL
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DRAIN BRAKE FLUID NOTE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately clean it off.
- REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
See step 8
- REMOVE PUSH ROD PIN
See step 12
- SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 RESERVOIR HOSE
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 RESERVOIR HOSE
- REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET
- DISCONNECT BRAKE ACTUATOR HOSE
- REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE TUBE CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
- Release the lock lever and disconnect the connector.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
Release the lock lever Disconnect the connector NOTE:Be careful not to allow the brake fluid to enter the removed connector.
- Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 5 brake lines from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
- Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect the lines.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*a to Front Wheel Cylinder LH *b to Rear Wheel Cylinder RH *c to Brake Booster Pump Assembly *d to Rear Wheel Cylinder LH *e to Front Wheel Cylinder RH - Remove the 4 nuts and brake booster with master cylinder assembly.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Connector Portion *2 Union *3 Push Rod Clevis *4 Boot *5 Front No. 2 Brake Tube NOTE:- Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
- Do not carry the brake booster with master cylinder assembly by the portion shown in bold in the illustration.
- Be careful not to allow any brake fluid to enter the connector.
- Release the lock lever and disconnect the connector.
- REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER GASKET