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Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    NOTE:

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

    1. Install the rear 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 rear flexible hose while holding the rear 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. Install the rear flexible hose with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18.8 N.m (192 kgf/cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

    4. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 30.4 N.m (310 kgf/cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Install the rear flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

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

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

  4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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