Removal

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
Make sure to release vacuum from the brake booster before removing the master cylinder from the brake booster.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
* After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and setting. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal (w/ Navigation System for HDD).
* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

Removal

3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET Removal

6. REMOVE BATTERY Removal

7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector (w/ Windshield Deicer).





(b) Disengage the grommet and clamp, and separate the wire harness.

(c) Remove the 6 nuts, 4 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.





9. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

10. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RESERVOIR TUBE

(a) Slide the clip and disconnect the No. 1 reservoir tube from the brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly.





11. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE

(a) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.





12. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and brake master cylinder sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
* The master cylinder requires careful handling. Do not allow the master cylinder to receive any impact, such as from being dropped. Do not reuse a master cylinder that has been dropped.
* Do not strike or pinch the master cylinder piston, and do not cause any damage to the master cylinder piston by any other means.
* Make sure to release vacuum from the brake booster before removing the master cylinder from the brake booster.
* When installing the master cylinder to the brake booster, or when removing the master cylinder from the brake booster, make sure that the master cylinder is kept horizontal or its tip faces downward (the piston faces upward) to prevent the master cylinder piston from falling out.
* Do not allow any foreign matter to contaminate the master cylinder piston. If foreign matter gets on the piston, remove it by using a piece of cloth and then apply an even layer of lithium soap base glycol grease around the circumference (sliding part) of the piston.
* Do not use any other type of grease or fluid.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.