Highlander 4WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSY UPPER CENTER
(a) Remove the 4 nuts and the front suspension brace sub-assy upper center.
2. REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSY (2AZ-FE ENGINE TYPE)
3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSY (3MZ-FE ENGINE TYPE)
4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSY (3MZ-FE ENGINE TYPE)
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (3MZ-FE ENGINE TYPE)
6. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surface.
7. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER W/PLATE CYLINDER SUB-ASSY
(a) Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake tubes from the brake master w/plate cylinder sub-assy.
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(b) Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch connector.
(c) Remove the 2 nuts, then pull at the check valve bracket and the brake master w/plate cylinder assy.
8. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD
NOTICE: Make an adjustment with the brake booster assy having no vacuum. (Depress the brake pedal several times with the engine stopped.)
HINT: Adjustment of the brake booster push rod is performed when the brake master cylinder sub-assy is replaced with a new one. The
adjustment is not necessary when the brake master cylinder sub-assy is reinstalled and the brake booster assy is replaced with a new one.
(a) Apply the chalk to the tip of an accessory tool.
HINT: An accessory tool is enclosed with a new brake master cylinder sub-assy.