Removal [02/2017 - 09/2019]: Procedure
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 10/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2017 - 12/2021]
- REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [02/2017 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2017 - 09/2019]
- REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [02/2017 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2017 - 09/2019]
- REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [02/2017 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2017 - 09/2019]
- REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [02/2017 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2017 - 09/2019]
- REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [02/2017 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2017 - 09/2019]
- REMOVE BATTERY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 08/2020]
- DRAIN BRAKE FLUID NOTE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the reservoir level switch connector.
- Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Do not damage or deform the brake lines during the removal procedure.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
- Using a 13 mm deep socket wrench, remove the nut and separate the wire harness bracket.
- Using a 13 mm deep socket wrench, remove the nut and brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly.NOTE:
- The brake master cylinder sub-assembly requires careful handling. Do not drop or subject the brake master cylinder sub-assembly to any impact. Do not reuse a brake master cylinder sub-assembly that has been dropped.
- Do not hold the brake master cylinder sub-assembly by the master cylinder piston. Hold the brake master cylinder sub-assembly by its body or its brake master cylinder reservoir assembly when carrying it.
- Do not pull out the master cylinder piston.
- Do not strike or pinch the master cylinder piston, or cause any damage to the master cylinder piston by any other means.
- When installing the brake master cylinder sub-assembly to the brake booster assembly, or when removing the brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly, make sure that the brake master cylinder sub-assembly is kept horizontal or with its tip facing downward (the master cylinder piston is facing upward) to prevent the master cylinder piston from falling out.
- Do not allow any foreign matter to contaminate the master cylinder piston. If any foreign matter gets on the master cylinder piston, remove it by using a piece of cloth and then apply an even layer of lithium soap base glycol grease around the circumference (sliding part) of the master cylinder piston.
- Do not use any other type of grease or fluid.
- Make sure to release vacuum from the brake booster assembly before removing the brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly.
- Remove the brake master cylinder O-ring from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the reservoir level switch connector.