Brake Pipe Left-Hand Front Wheel, Replacing

Brake pipe left-hand front wheel, replacing

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work




Remove the wheel.
Secure the pedal in the depressed position. Use a pedal jack.
Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple at the left front wheel.
Install a plastic hose on the nipple. Open the bleed nipple.
Collect the brake fluid in a container.
Shut the bleed nipple.

Removal

Removing the battery box




Ignition off.

Remove:
- the battery. See: Battery Removal and Replacement
- the 3 screws (1)
- the battery box (2).

Removing splash guards




Remove the 3 clips holding the cowl.




Carefully lift up the cowl. Remove the 2 clips for the protective cover.
Remove the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir.





Remove:
- the plastic nut
- the protective cover for the firewall.

Removing the brake pipe




Remove the nut for the lower protective cover for the firewall.

Note! Clean the brake pipe terminals. Place paper under the hydraulic modulator to avoid brake fluid spillage.

Remove the brake pipe from the ABS unit. Install the plug.





Remove:
- the brake pipe from the brake hose
- the brake pipe from the clips.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. Tightening Torque.

Installing the brake pipes

Install:
- the brake pipe on the ABS unit. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the brake pipe on the brake hose. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the brake pipe in the clips.

Bleeding brake systems
Remove the pedal jack.
Bleed the brake system. See: Brake system bleeding Brake System Bleeding.
Check that the brake pipe connections are sealed.
Check the brake fluid level.

Installing the protective covers





Install:
- the nut for the lower protective cover for the firewall. Tighten. See: Tightening torque Tightening Torque
- the upper protective cover for the firewall
- the plastic nut, x 1.




Install the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir. Carefully lift up the cowl. Install the 2 clips for the protective cover.




Install the 3 clips holding the cowl.

Installing the battery box





Install:
- the battery box (2)
- the 1 M6 screws (3)
- the battery. See: Battery Removal and Replacement.

Finishing

Install the wheel. See: Wheels Service and Repair.