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Brakes and Traction Control: Service Precautions

BRAKES PRECAUTION

Wheels and Tires Removal / Installation
The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and fires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 135 N-m {13.8 kgf-m, 100 ft-lbf}.

Brake Lines Disconnection / Connection

Caution:
^ Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.


If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

Connectors Disconnection
Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Connect the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.

ABS Components Operations
Make sure that there are no diagnostic trouble codes in the ABS memory after working on ABS components.