Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001G0SA
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 -           ]
Title: MAINTENANCE: BRAKE FLUID(w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): REPLACEMENT; 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]

REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before replacing the brake fluid.
  • Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while replacing the brake fluid.
  • If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

HINT:

If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the brake system.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Disengage the 3 hooks and separate the hood to cowl top seal from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

2. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP

(a) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.

3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

(a) Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.

Brake Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

NOTICE:

  • Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
  • Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

4. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

(a) Remove the bleeder plug cap.

(b) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

(c) Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*1

(d) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.*2

(e) Repeat steps *1 and *2 until new brake fluid comes out.

(f) Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

Torque:

8.3 N·m {85 kgf·cm, 73 in·lbf}

(g) Install the bleeder plug cap.

(h) Repeat the above steps to replace the brake fluid of the brake lines for each wheel.

5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

6. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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7. INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLER CAP

(a) Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.

8. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Engage the 2 claws and 2 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(b) Engage the 3 hooks and install the hood to cowl top seal from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.