PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
Note
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
Note
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
| Specification | Waiting Time |
|---|---|
| w/o Telematics transceiver | 60 sec. |
| w/ Telematics transceiver | 120 sec. |
DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR
With the power switch off, disconnect the 2 brake booster pump connectors.
PERFORM ACCUMULATOR ZERO DOWN
| *1 | MIN Line |
Drain the brake fluid in the reservoir tank near the MIN line.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 with the power switch off.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the intelligent tester on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake system) Utility / Zero Down.
Tech Tips
Using the intelligent tester to perform accumulator zero down causes the pressurized fluid in the accumulator to be returned to the brake fluid reservoir.
When the buzzer sounds, turn the power switch off.
Turn the intelligent tester off.
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately clean it off.
If air has leaked into the No. 2 brake actuator hose (the hose between the brake booster pump and brake fluid reservoir), use the same bleeding method as for the brake actuator assembly.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
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 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the windshield wiper motor and link assembly Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension)
Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap.
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH (w/ Air Suspension)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).
Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.
Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RESERVOIR HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 reservoir hose from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RESERVOIR HOSE
Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 2 reservoir hose from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector.
Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
Remove the brake pedal return spring from the push rod pin and brake pedal support sub-assembly.
SEPARATE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS
Remove the clip and push rod pin, and separate the master cylinder push rod clevis from the brake pedal sub-assembly.
REMOVE BRAKE STROKE SIMULATOR TUBE
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 union nuts to remove the brake stroke simulator tube.
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the No. 6 front brake tube from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
Remove the 2 nuts and brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
Remove the brake master cylinder gasket from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
REMOVE BRAKE STROKE SIMULATOR CYLINDER WITH BRACKET
Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp.
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the No. 7 front brake tube from the brake stroke simulator cylinder sub-assembly.
Remove the brake stroke simulator cylinder with bracket from the brake master cylinder bracket.
Remove the brake master cylinder gasket from the brake master cylinder bracket.
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BRACKET
Remove the 4 nuts and brake master cylinder bracket.
REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER GASKET
Remove the brake booster gasket from the brake master cylinder bracket.