BRAKE BOOSTER (for LHD) > REMOVAL

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NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.
   

   NOTICE:

   When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

2. Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
   

3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).
   

4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
   

5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
   

6. Release the parking brake.
   

1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.
   

1. Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
   

1. Remove the 2 bolts and cowl body mounting reinforcement LH.
   

1. Disengage the clamp and separate the wire harness.
   

2. w/ Wiper Deicer:
   Disengage the 3 clamps, disconnect the connector and separate the wire harness.
   

3. Remove the 9 bolts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the 2 nuts and the suspension tower damper from the vehicle.
   

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   *a	LH Side
   *b	RH Side

NOTICE:

If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately clean it off.

1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
   

2. Disengage the clip.
   

3. Disengage the clamp.
   

4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
   

1. Remove the brake pedal return spring from the brake pedal support assembly and push rod pin.
   

1. Remove the clip and push rod pin to separate the brake pedal sub-assembly from the push rod clevis.
   

1. Disengage the 2 clamps.
   

2. Remove the 2 nuts and separate the brake master cylinder reservoir with bracket.
   

1. Move the 2 clips and disconnect the No. 1 reservoir hose and No. 2 reservoir hose from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
   

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   *1	No. 1 Reservoir Hose
   *2	No. 2 Reservoir Hose

1. Move the clip and disconnect the brake actuator hose from the brake booster pump assembly.
   

1. Disengage the clamp.
   

2. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 5 brake actuator bracket.
   

1. Release the lock lever and disconnect the connector from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to allow any brake fluid to enter the removed connector.

2. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 brake tube clamp bracket from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
   

3. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 5 brake lines from the brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
   

4. Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect.
   

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   *a	to Front Wheel Cylinder LH
   *b	to Rear Wheel Cylinder RH
   *c	to Brake Booster Pump Assembly
   *d	to Rear Wheel Cylinder LH
   *e	to Front Wheel Cylinder RH

5. Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the brake line.
   

6. Remove the 4 nuts and brake booster with master cylinder assembly.
   

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   *1	Connector Portion
   *2	Union
   *3	Push Rod Clevis and Boot
   *4	Front No. 2 Brake Tube

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
      
   2. Do not carry the brake booster with master cylinder assembly by the portion shown in bold in the illustration.