RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
NOTICE:
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Do not bend or damage the brake line.
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Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
(d) Remove the clip and rear flexible hose.
5. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET
(a) Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket from the rear upper control arm assembly.
Up to 08/2009
BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE: INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
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Because the left and right hoses are not interchangeable, verify the part number when installing the flexible hoses.
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If the hoses are to be reused, connect them after checking the identification marks placed when each hose was disconnected.
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
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The following procedure is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET
(a) Install the flexible hose bracket to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.
Torque : 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Install the rear flexible hose to the bracket with a new clip.
NOTICE:
Install the clip as far as it will go.
(b) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear brake flexible hose.
Torque : 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Do not bend or damage the brake line.
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Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.
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Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench