Removal and Installation

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES .
Disconnect the electrical connector by lifting up on the release tab.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Plug each open port to prevent any brake fluid from spilling.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Lines From HCU

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Disconnect the brake lines from the HCU.
Remove the HCU.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the HCU.
  
  Fig 3: Removing HCU
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

CAUTION: After the HCU is installed, it is necessary to bleed the hydraulic brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  
  Fig 4: Bolt Tightening Specifications (1 of 2)
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  Fig 5: Bolt Tightening Specifications (1 of 2)
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