Caution:
Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of
water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted
surfaces.
Note: Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent
with local environmental codes.
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
Remove the front LH wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Position the oil drain under the front LH
brake hose.
Remove the brake line tube nut from the brake
hose at the jounce hose bracket, and allow the fluid to
drain.
Release the clip that attaches the brake hose
to the jounce hose bracket, and then remove the hose
from the bracket.
Position the oil drain under the brake
caliper.
Remove and discard the bolt and washers (x2)
that attach the brake hose to the brake caliper, and
allow the fluid to drain.
Remove the bolt that attaches the brake hose bracket
to the front LH knuckle, and then remove the hose from
the vehicle.
Install
Install the brake hose to the front LH knuckle, and
then install the bolt that attaches the brake hose
bracket to the knuckle.
Torque 7 Nm
Install a new bolt and washers (x2) to the
brake hose.
Install the brake hose to the brake caliper.
Torque 42 Nm
Install the brake hose into the jounce hose
bracket, and then fasten the clip that attaches the hose
in the bracket.
Insert the brake line into the brake hose at the
jounce hose bracket, and then use a crowfoot extension
to install the brake line tube nut into the brake hose.
Torque 16 Nm
Remove the oil drain from under the vehicle.
Install the front LH wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Connect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and
Connect).
Bleed the brake caliper for the brake hose
that was serviced. See Brake Fluid Bleed - One Caliper.
Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove
and Replace).
Disconnect 12V power. See 12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Release the clips that attach the HVAC plenum outer duct to the HVAC
plenum inner duct, and then remove the outer duct.
Remove the bolt t
Remove
On the touchscreen, power off the climate control system, and wait at
least 30 seconds for the climate control system to completely shut down.
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd
Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underho