PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power 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 notices before proceeding with work Click here.
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 NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw <D>.
Disengage the 2 claws and guide.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH
Remove the 3 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Disengage the clamp*1 and disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).
Disengage the clamp*2 and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Disengage the claw and bend the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.
Disengage the claw and bend the water guard plate RH.
Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING
Remove the brake pedal return spring from the brake pedal support assembly and push rod pin.
REMOVE PUSH ROD PIN
Remove the clip and push rod pin to separate the brake pedal support assembly from the push rod clevis.
SEPARATE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WITH BRACKET
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 RESERVOIR HOSE
*1 | No. 1 Reservoir hose |
*2 | No. 2 Reservoir hose |
*3 | No. 2 Brake Actuator Hose |
Move the 3 clips and disconnect the No. 1 reservoir hose, No. 2 reservoir hose and No. 2 brake actuator hose.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 RESERVOIR HOSE
DISCONNECT NO. 2 BRAKE ACTUATOR HOSE
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WITH BRACKET
REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
Disengage the clamp.
Release the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
Note
Be careful not to allow the brake fluid to enter the removed connector.
Tech Tips
Perform this step only when the connector has not been disconnected.
Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 5 brake lines from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect.
*1 | to Front Wheel Cylinder LH |
*2 | to Rear Wheel Cylinder RH |
*3 | to Brake Booster Pump Assembly |
*4 | to Rear Wheel Cylinder LH |
*5 | to Front Wheel Cylinder RH |
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line from the front flexible hose RH.
Disengage the grommet and separate the brake line.
*1 | Connector Portion |
*2 | Union |
*3 | Push Rod Clevis and Boot |
*4 | Front No. 2 Brake Tube |
Remove the 4 nuts and brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
Note
Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
Do not carry the brake booster with master cylinder assembly by the portion shown in the illustration.
REMOVE BRAKE BOOSTER GASKET