Installation
BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE: INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
* Because the left and right hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the flexible hoses.
* If the hoses are to be reused, connect them after checking the identification marks placed when each hose was disconnected.
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Install a new clip to the front flexible hose.
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NOTICE:
* Install the clip as far as it will go.
* When installing the front flexible hose, face the identification mark to the outside of the vehicle and minimize twisting of the hose.
(b) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
Torque : 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
* 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.
* Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Service Precautions.
(c) Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt (B).
Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
(d) Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor bracket to the absorber bracket with the bolt (A).
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Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Install the front flexible hose first and then the front speed sensor bracket.
(e) Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque : 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal Installation.
4. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Installation
5. BLEED BRAKE LINE Service and Repair
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)