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Installation [11/2018 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Align the matchmarks of the rear disc and rear axle hub and bearing assembly, and install the rear disc.
      NOTE:

      When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

      GTY851592Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
  2. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Install the rear disc brake cylinder mounting to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 107 N.m (1091 kgf/cm, 79 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new rear disc brake bushing dust boots.

      HINT: 

      Apply more than 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each rear disc brake bushing dust boot.

      GTY851376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    2. Install the 2 rear disc brake bushing dust boots to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
  4. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. GTY840429Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the rear No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.

    2. Install a new rear disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the rear No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
    3. GTY846659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the rear No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin and rear No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.

    4. Install the rear No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin and rear No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      GTY940175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear No. 1 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
      *2 Rear No. 2 Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin
    5. Push the rear No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin and rear No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin into each rear disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pins to the boots.
  5. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Install the 4 rear disc brake pad support plates to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install each rear disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

  6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Install the 2 rear disc brake pads to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      NOTE:
      • Keep the friction surfaces of the rear disc brake pads and rear disc free from oil and grease.
      • Install the rear disc brake pad so that the rear disc brake pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the lower side of the vehicle.

      HINT: 

      If the rear disc brake pad has an identification mark, be sure to confirm the installation location.

      GTY890876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Inner Side (Orange)
      *b Outer Side (Yellow green)
  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pins, and install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 new bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque: 34.3 N.m (350 kgf/cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 1: Rear Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly Tightening Sequence
      GTY935490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
  9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  10. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Install the rear flexible hose LH lock securely into the lock hole in the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster) 
    1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2020 - ]

    3. Install battery hole cover.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2020 - ]

    4. Install rear No. 2 floor board.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2020 - ]

    5. Install deck board assembly.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2020 - ]

    6. Turn the ignition switch on (READY).
    7. Depress the brake pedal and release it.
    8. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - 12/2021]

  13. BLEED BRAKE LINE 
  14. BLEED REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster) 
    WARNING:

    If the rear disc brake cylinder assembly has been disassembled, perform air bleeding for the rear disc brake cylinder.

    NOTE:
    • Perform air bleeding while maintaining the brake fluid level between the MAX and MIN lines on the brake fluid reservoir.
    • Do not allow brake fluid to contact any painted surface. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

    HINT: 

    • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides, except where indicated.
    • The following procedure is for the LH side.
    • While performing air bleeding of the rear disc brake assembly, the bolt can be reused during the bleeding procedure. After air bleeding is complete, replace the bolt with a new one.
    1. Perform the procedure to enter rear disc brake pad replacement mode 5 times.

      Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2018 - ]

    2. Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly LH.
      GTY845355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Hold the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake cylinder assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.(*1)
      GTY852190Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      NOTE:

      Keep the rear no. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin free of foreign matter.

    4. Hold the rear disc brake cylinder assembly horizontally, then tilt it 45° toward the bleeder plug side as shown in the illustration.(*2)
      GTY882564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Temporarily install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.(*3)
      GTY867237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    6. Remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    7. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    8. Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
      • If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
      • Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.
    9. Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.(*4)
    10. When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.(*5)
    11. Repeat steps (*1) through (*5) 3 times.
      NOTE:

      If there is still air in the system after performing steps (*1) through (*5) 3 times, repeat the steps (*1) through (*5) until the air has been bled.

    12. Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

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

    13. Install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with a 2 new bolts.

      Torque: 34.3 N.m (350 kgf/cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    14. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly LH.
    15. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
    16. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2018 - ]

    17. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

    18. Install the center cowl top ventilator louver.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  15. BLEED REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster) 
    WARNING:

    If the rear disc brake cylinder assembly has been disassembled, perform air bleeding for the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    HINT: 

    While performing air bleeding of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly, the bolts can be reused during the bleeding procedure. After air bleeding is complete, replace the bolts with new ones.

    1. Perform the procedure to enter rear disc brake pad replacement mode 5 times.

      Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [02/2019 - 12/2021]

    2. Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly LH.
      GTY845355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.
      1. Disengage the 3 hooks and separate the hood to cowl top seal from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
        GTY845383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
        GTY845376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
      GTY845388Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Add brake fluid to the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly until the brake fluid level is between the MAX and MIN lines on the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.
      • If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
      • Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.
    6. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 with the ignition switch off.
    7. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    8. Turn the Techstream on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Air Bleeding.

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Air Bleeding

      HINT: 

      Do not apply the parking brake even if instructed by the Techstream.

    9. Hold the 2 rear disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake cylinder assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
      GTY852191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    10. Hold the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with the rear disc brake cylinder mounting horizontally, then tilt it 45° toward the bleeder plug side as shown in the illustration.(*2)
      GTY882564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Temporarily install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with the rear disc brake cylinder mounting to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.(*3)
    12. Using the Techstream, perform air bleeding.(*4)
    13. Follow the Techstream instructions to bleed the air from the brake fluid.(*5)
      NOTE:

      Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brake lines.

    14. Repeat steps (*1) through (*5) 3 times.
      NOTE:

      If there is still air in the system after performing steps (*1) through (*5) 3 times, repeat the steps (*1) through (*5) until the air has been bled.

    15. Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

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

    16. Install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with a new 2 bolts.

      Torque: 34.3 N.m (350 kgf/cm, 25 ft.lbf) 

    17. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly.
    18. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2018 - 02/2019] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - 12/2021]

    19. Turn the Techstream off and turn the ignition switch off.
    20. Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.
    21. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
    22. Inspect and adjust the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [11/2018 - 12/2021]

    23. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
    24. Install the center cowl top ventilator louver.
  16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  17. NORMAL CONDITION RECOVERY