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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 655 (Brake Actuator Assembly (W/O VSC)): Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE: Wash off the brake fluid immediately if it comes into contact with a painted surface.
  2. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Using SST, disconnect the 6 brake lines from the actuator.

      SST 09023-00100

      Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Lines From Actuator
      G02889783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Use tags or make a memo to identify the place to reconnect.
    3. Disconnect the brake actuator connector.
    4. Remove the 3 nuts and brake actuator with bracket.
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Actuator Connector
      G02889784Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and brake actuator from the bracket.
  4. INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSY 
    1. Install the brake actuator to the bracket with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 

      DENSO made: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

      BOSCH made: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  5. INSTALL BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Install the brake actuator with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 19 N.m (194 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    2. Connect the brake actuator connector.
      Fig 3: Installing Brake Actuator With Nuts
      G02889785Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, connect the each brake line to the correct position of brake actuator, as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09023-00100

      Torque: 15 N.m (155 kgf.cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 4: Connecting Brake Line To Correct Position Of Brake Actuator
      G02889786Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID 
  7. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER (See  BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  ) 

    SST 09023-00100

  8. BLEED BRAKE LINE (See  BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  ) 
  9. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR 
  10. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
  11. CHECK OPERATION OF BRAKE ACTUATOR (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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