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Brake Actuator: Removal

  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE  (See REMOVAL )
  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash or remove it completely.
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  4. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRAKE ACTUATOR BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt from the air conditioner tube bracket and separate the wire harness clamp and air conditioner tube clamp.
      Fig 1: Locating Air Conditioner Tube Bracket Bolt
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    2. Using SST, disconnect the 6 brake tubes from the brake actuator with brake actuator bracket.

      SST 09023-00101 

      Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Tubes Of Brake Actuator
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    3. Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect.

      HINT:

      • *1: To Front Wheel Cylinder RH
      • *2: To Front Wheel Cylinder LH
      • *3: To Rear Wheel Cylinder RH
      • *4: To Rear Wheel Cylinder LH
      • *5: From 2nd Master Cylinder
      • *6: From 1st Master Cylinder
        Fig 3: Identifying Brake Line Connection
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    4. Pull the lock lever upward.
    5. Disconnect the actuator connector.
      Fig 4: Pulling Lock Lever Upward
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    6. Remove the 2 bolts, the nut, and the brake actuator with brake actuator bracket.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake tubes and wire harness.
  5. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the brake actuator assembly from the brake actuator bracket.
      Fig 5: Identifying Brake Actuator Assembly Of Brake Actuator Bracket
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