Removal

BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

NOTICE:
While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal and open/close the doors while the battery is connected.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Wash brake fluid off immediately if it is spilled on any painted surface.

5. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the brake tube with a union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.





HINT
This illustration shows vehicles that are not equipped with a 6-pot caliper. For vehicles equipped with a -pot caliper, the shape of the parts differs slightly.

NOTICE:
* Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
* Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting points.

(b) Remove the clip labeled A.

(c) Remove the clamp bolt labeled B.

(d) Remove the union bolt labeled C, flexible hose and gasket.