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Brake Actuator: Removal

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. SEPARATE NO. 3 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  12. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, wash or remove it completely.
  13. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET 
    1. Release the lock lever and disconnect the actuator connector.
    2. Using SST, disconnect the 6 brake tubes from the brake actuator assembly with bracket.

      SST 09023-00101 

      Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From Brake Actuator Assembly With Bracket
      G05319563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Use tags or make a memo to identify the places to reconnect.

      HINT:

      • *1: To Front Wheel Cylinder RH
      • *2: To Front Wheel Cylinder LH
      • *3: To Rear Wheel Cylinder RH
      • *4: To Rear Wheel Cylinder LH
      • *5: From Front Master Cylinder
      • *6: From Rear Master Cylinder
        Fig 2: Identifying Brake Tubes
        G05319573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, disconnect the No. 3 front brake tube from the flexible hose.

      SST 09023-00101 

    5. Separate the grommet and remove the No. 3 front brake tube.
      NOTE: Do not damage the brake tube.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting No. 3 Front Brake Tube From Flexible Hose
      G05319565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and brake actuator assembly with bracket from the body.
      NOTE: Do not damage the brake tubes.
      Fig 4: Locating Bolts, Nut And Brake Actuator Assembly
      G05297144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the brake actuator from the actuator bracket assembly.
    2. Remove the brake actuator bolt cushion and actuator bracket.
      Fig 5: Identifying Nuts And Brake Actuator
      G05319567Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR BOLT CUSHION 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 brake actuator bolt cushions from the brake actuator assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Bolts And Brake Actuator Bolt Cushions
      G05319568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002