Toyota Avalon Service & Repair Manual: Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

• Because the left and right rear flexible hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the rear flexible hoses.
• When reusing the rear flexible hoses, use the identification marks created during removal to install each rear flexible hose to its original position.

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

NOTICE:

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

(a) Install the rear flexible hose with a new clip. NOTICE: Install the clip as far as it will go. When installing the rear flexible hose, face the identification mark to the upper side of the vehicle.

*a Identification Mark *b Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length *c Union Nut Wrench

(b) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear flexible hose while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.

Torque:

Specified tightening torque :

15.2 N·m {155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

• 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.

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• 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)

(c) Install the rear flexible hose to the rear flexible hose bracket with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

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

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

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)

(a) Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

(b) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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3. BLEED BRAKE LINE

for Gasoline Model: Click here

for HV Model: Click here

4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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