Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
*1 | CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER | *2 | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY |
*3 | HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL | - | - |
ILLUSTRATION
*1 | FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG | *2 | FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP |
*3 | REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG | *4 | REAR DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG CAP |
Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping" : N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf) | - | - |
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
HINT:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the brake system.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
(a) Disengage the 2 clips and hook to separate the hood to cowl top seal. | |
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 5 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly. | |
2. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly. | |
3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
(a) Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.
Brake Fluid:
"TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6"*, FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV*
*: If a fluid type with "TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6", FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV is not available, fluid type with TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT3, FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or SAE J1703 may be used with no detriment to brake durability.
NOTICE:
4. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID
(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap.
(b) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
(c) Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*1
(d) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.*2
(e) Repeat steps *1 and *2 until new brake fluid comes out.
(f) Tighten the bleeder plug completely.
Torque:
Front Disc Brake Bleeder Plug: 10.8 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
Rear Disc Brake Bleeder Plug: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)
(g) Install the bleeder plug cap.
(h) Repeat the above steps to replace the brake fluid of the brake lines for each wheel.
5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
6. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
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7. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
8. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
(a) Engage the 5 guides and 2 claws to install the center cowl top ventilator louver to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
(b) Engage the 2 clips and hook to install the hood to cowl top seal.
Automatic transaxle: Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.