Brake Lines - Master Cylinder to ABS (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 3303400233034002
  • 1079041-00-A Flare nut crowfoot set

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Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A)
Parent topic: 3303 - Brake Pipes and Hoses

Remove

Caution:

Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted surfaces.

Note:

Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.

  1. Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  2. Remove the battery bracket. See Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body, and slide the LH side of the brace forward to allow access to the ABS unit fittings.
  4. Disconnect the electrical harness from the ABS unit connector.
  5. Release the clips (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness to the LH front frame rail.
  6. Remove and discard the bolts (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness ground straps to the LH shock tower, and then move the electrical harness aside.
  7. Position the oil drain under the ABS unit.
  8. Remove the brake line tube nuts from the ABS unit, and allow the fluid to drain.
  9. Release the clip that attaches the brake lines to the ABS unit.
  10. Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the brake line at the master cylinder.
  11. Position the oil drain under the brake booster.
  12. Remove the brake line tube nuts from the master cylinder, and allow the fluid to drain.
  13. Release the clips that attach the brake lines to the body.
  14. Remove the brake lines from the vehicle.
1Remove the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
2Remove the battery bracket. See Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
3Remove the bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body, and slide the LH side of the brace forward to allow access to the ABS unit fittings.
4Disconnect the electrical harness from the ABS unit connector.
5Release the clips (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness to the LH front frame rail.
6Remove and discard the bolts (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness ground straps to the LH shock tower, and then move the electrical harness aside.
7Position the oil drain under the ABS unit.
8Remove the brake line tube nuts from the ABS unit, and allow the fluid to drain.
9Release the clip that attaches the brake lines to the ABS unit.
10Release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the brake line at the master cylinder.
11Position the oil drain under the brake booster.
12Remove the brake line tube nuts from the master cylinder, and allow the fluid to drain.
13Release the clips that attach the brake lines to the body.
14Remove the brake lines from the vehicle.

Install

  1. Remove the oil drain from under the brake booster.
  2. Bring the brake lines to the ABS unit and master cylinder.
  3. Fasten the clips that attach the brake lines to the body.
  4. Insert the brake lines into the master cylinder, and then use a crowfoot extension to install the brake line tube nuts into the master cylinder.
    Torque 16 Nm
  5. Fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the brake line at the master cylinder.
  6. Insert the brake lines into the ABS unit, and then use a crowfoot extension to install the brake line tube nuts into the ABS unit.
    Torque 16 Nm
  7. Fasten the clip that attaches the brake lines to the ABS unit.
  8. Move the LH front electrical harness back to the LH front shock tower, and then install the new bolts (x3) to attach the electrical harness ground straps to the shock tower.
    Torque 8 Nm
  9. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness to the LH front frame rail.
  10. Connect the electrical harness to the ABS unit connector.
  11. Slide the LH side of the shock tower brace backward to its mounting position, and then install the bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body.
    Torque Rear Bolts 67 Nm
    Torque Outer Bolts 62 Nm
    Torque Inner Bolts 67 Nm
  12. Install the battery bracket. See Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
  13. Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
  14. Bleed the braking system. See Brake Fluid Bleed / Flush.
1Remove the oil drain from under the brake booster.
2Bring the brake lines to the ABS unit and master cylinder.
3Fasten the clips that attach the brake lines to the body.
4Insert the brake lines into the master cylinder, and then use a crowfoot extension to install the brake line tube nuts into the master cylinder.
Torque 16 Nm
5Fasten the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the brake line at the master cylinder.
6Insert the brake lines into the ABS unit, and then use a crowfoot extension to install the brake line tube nuts into the ABS unit.
Torque 16 Nm
7Fasten the clip that attaches the brake lines to the ABS unit.
8Move the LH front electrical harness back to the LH front shock tower, and then install the new bolts (x3) to attach the electrical harness ground straps to the shock tower.
Torque 8 Nm
9Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the LH front electrical harness to the LH front frame rail.
10Connect the electrical harness to the ABS unit connector.
11Slide the LH side of the shock tower brace backward to its mounting position, and then install the bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body.
Torque Rear Bolts 67 Nm
Torque Outer Bolts 62 Nm
Torque Inner Bolts 67 Nm
12Install the battery bracket. See Bracket - 12V Battery (RWD) (Remove and Replace).
13Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace).
14Bleed the braking system. See Brake Fluid Bleed / Flush.