CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal and open/close the doors while the battery is connected.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT BRAKE ACCUMULATOR PUMP CONNECTOR
With the power switch off, disconnect the 2 brake accumulator pump connectors.
PERFORM ACCUMULATOR ZERO DOWN
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU
REMOVE SKID CONTROL ECU BRACKET
REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR AND BRAKE ACCUMULATOR PUMP ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT NO. 3 RELAY BLOCK
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the wire harness clamp (labeled A) from the reservoir.
Detach the connector clamp (labeled B) from the reservoir bracket, and then disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector (labeled C).
Disconnect the No. 1 brake actuator hose (labeled D) from the reservoir.
| *1 | Reservoir |
| *2 | Lock |
| *3 | Reservoir Connector |
Release the locks of the reservoir connectors. Then disconnect the No. 2 brake actuator hose (labeled E) and No. 1 reservoir hose (labeled F) from the reservoir.
Note
Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the reservoir and around the reservoir connector. Clean if necessary. Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the reservoir and reservoir connector.
Do not use any tools to separate the reservoir and reservoir connector.
If the reservoir and reservoir connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the hose.
Put the reservoir and reservoir connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
Remove the 2 bolts and brake fluid reservoir.
REMOVE NO. 1 RESERVOIR HOSE
Remove the hose clip (labeled A) and No. 1 reservoir hose (labeled B) from the master cylinder.
Remove the hose clip (labeled C) and reservoir connector (labeled D) from the No. 1 reservoir hose (labeled B).
REMOVE RESERVOIR BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and reservoir bracket.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
REMOVE PUSH ROD PIN
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WITH SIMULATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the brake stroke simulator connector.
Remove the 4 nuts and brake master cylinder with simulator.
REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER GASKET
Remove the brake booster gasket from the brake master cylinder with simulator.