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Removal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 

    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - ]

  2. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE 
    1. Move the shift lever to P.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Operate the electric parking brake switch assembly to release the parking brake.

      HINT: 

      If the parking brake cannot be released:

      Refer to OPERATION METHOD [12/2019 - ] 

    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

  4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
      • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
      GTY917921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and parking brake actuator assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
      GTY917920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check for brake fluid leaks on the back side of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
      • If there are any brake fluid leaks, replace the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
    2. Remove the O-ring from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.