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Toyota RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4 4WD
Engine
L4-2.5L (2AR-FE)
Year
2009
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 3
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE: BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

BLEEDING

HINT:  If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.
NOTE:  Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH

(a) Detach the 6 claws and remove the bracket.

2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

(a) Set a brake fluid can upside down on the reservoir.

Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

NOTICE:
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Make sure there is sufficient brake fluid in the can.

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After adding brake fluid, make sure the reservoir is sufficiently full.

3. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:  If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master cylinder.

(a) Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.
(b) Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.

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