Note
If both RH side hose and LH side hose are disconnected at the same time, be sure to place identification marks indicating the position on each side.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
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 setting. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
Disengage the 2 guides <A> as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides <B> and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Remove the rear deck floor box.
REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.
Note
When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.
Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
Release the parking brake.
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
REMOVE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt and gasket, and separate the front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
| *1 | Clip |
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.
Note
Do not kink or damage the brake line.
Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the clip or bracket.
Remove the clip.
| *1 | Front Speed Sensor Bracket |
| *2 | Front Flexible Hose Bracket |
Remove the bolt (A) and separate the front speed sensor bracket from the absorber bracket.
Remove the bolt (B) and front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.