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Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    NOTE:

    When installing the front flexible hose, minimize twisting of the hose.

    1. Install the front flexible hose with a new clip.
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      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      *b Union Nut Wrench
      NOTE:

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the front flexible hose while holding the front flexible hose with a wrench.

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 15.2 N.m (155 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2023 - ]

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.866 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):

        13.4 N.m (137 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf)

    3. Engage the 2 hooks to install the front speed sensor clamp bracket.
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front speed sensor wire harness when installing it.

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      Hook
    4. Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.

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    5. Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 29.4 N.m (300 kgf/cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
      • Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing it.
  2. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for HV Model) 
    1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
    2. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly to the reservoir bracket with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 9.0 N.m (92 kgf/cm, 80 in.lbf) 

    3. Engage the clamp to install the wire harness to the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.
    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      See step  2 [12/2019 - 11/2023], or see step  2 [11/2023 - ]

  3. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to BLEEDING [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to BLEEDING [10/2022 - ]

    for HV Model: Refer to BLEEDING [12/2019 - ]

  4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    See step  1 [12/2019 - 10/2022], or see step  1 [10/2022 - ]