BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION

Note

Do not hold the piston when handling the master cylinder, as the piston may come out of the master cylinder.


  1. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (for LHD)


    1. Install a new O-ring onto the master cylinder.

    2. A0135X0

      Install the master cylinder onto the brake booster with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01385EE01

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, install the 2 brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/o VSC).

      Torque:
      without 10 mm union nut wrench
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
      with 10 mm union nut wrench
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 10 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.886 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

    4. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, install the 2 brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/ VSC).

      Torque:
      without 12 mm union nut wrench
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
      with 12 mm union nut wrench
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 12 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

    5. Connect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.

  2. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (for RHD)


    1. Install a new O-ring onto the master cylinder.

    2. A0138DC

      Install the master cylinder onto the brake booster with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
    3. A0135ZL

      Install the brake tube clamp onto the body.

    4. A0137YXE01

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, install brake tube No. 3.

      Torque:
      without 10 mm union nut wrench
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
      with 10 mm union nut wrench
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 10 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.886 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

      • Make sure that the grommet is installed correctly.

    5. A0135TLE01

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, install the 2 brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/o VSC).

      Torque:
      without 10 mm union nut wrench
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
      with 10 mm union nut wrench
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 10 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.886 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

    6. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, install the 2 brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/ VSC).

      Torque:
      without 12 mm union nut wrench
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
      with 12 mm union nut wrench
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 12 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

    7. Connect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.

  3. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK (for LHD)

    A0138XKE01

    1. Engage the claw and install the relay block.

    2. Install the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      8.4 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL BATTERY (for LHD)

    A0136YXE02

    1. Install the battery onto the battery clamp, as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • The identification line should be seen after installing the battery.

      • The battery clamp should be in contact with the battery after the installation.

    2. A0136EQE01

      Install the battery clamp with the bolt.

      Torque:
      15 N*m  { 154 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

    3. Connect the battery positive terminal with the nut.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  5. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

    Fluid
    SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

  6. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

    Tech Tips

    If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.


    1. A0135Y5

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, separate the brake tubes from the master cylinder (w/o VSC).

    2. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, separate the brake tubes from the master cylinder (w/ VSC).

    3. A0137VF

      Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it there (Step A).

    4. A0138P2

      Block the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal (Step B).

    5. Repeat step A and B 3 or 4 times.

    6. A01385EE01

      Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, install the brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/o VSC).

      Torque:
      without 10 mm union nut wrench
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
      with 10 mm union nut wrench
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 10 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.886 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

    7. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, install the brake tubes to the master cylinder (w/ VSC).

      Torque:
      without 12 mm union nut wrench
      20 N*m  { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
      with 12 mm union nut wrench
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.8 in.) and a 12 mm union nut wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.18 in.) Click here.

      • This torque value is effective when the union nut wrench is parallel to a torque wrench.

  7. BLEED BRAKE LINE

    A0137E0

    1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed (Step C).

    3. At the point where the fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal (Step D).

    4. Repeat step C and D until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

    5. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      6.5 N*m  { 66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf }

    6. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

  8. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


    1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

      Fluid
      SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

  9. INSTALL COWL TOP PANEL OUTER

    A01377P

    1. Install the cowl top panel with the 10 bolts.

      Torque:
      9.2 N*m  { 94 kgf*cm, 81 in.*lbf }
    2. A01390L

      Install the grommet of the wire harness.

    3. Install the clamp of the wire harness.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the connector.

    2. A0136OQ

      Install the front wiper motor and link assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


    1. Connect the washer hose.

    2. A0136GYE01

      Engage the 8 claws and install the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

    3. Install the clip.

  12. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH


    1. Connect the washer hose.

    2. A0136Y2E01

      Engage the 9 claws and install the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

    3. Install the clip.

  13. INSTALL HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

    A01379NE01

    1. Engage the 8 clips and install the hood to cowl top seal.

  14. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM

    A01390ME03

    1. Scrape any metal powder off the serrated part of the wiper arm with a round file or equivalent (when reinstalling).

    2. Clean the wiper pivot serrations with a wire brush.

    3. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor assembly in the automatic stop position.

    4. Provisionally install the front wiper main arm with the nut.

    5. Install the front wiper secondary arm onto the front wiper motor and link assembly.

    6. A0138WNE04

      Align the blade tip with the mark on the windshield glass, as shown in the illustration.

    7. Tighten the nut of the front wiper main arm.

      Torque:
      21 N*m  { 209 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }

  15. INSTALL FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

    A0137M4

    1. Engage the claw and install the front wiper arm head cap.

  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL (for RHD)

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  17. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Torque:
    5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  18. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK