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Brake Pipe Replacement Front Caliper

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Clean any dirt and/or foreign material from the hose and brake pipe fittings.
  3. Remove the brake pipe from the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM).

  4. Object Number: 219454  Size: SH
  5. Remove the brake pipe retainer (2) from the brake pipe (1) at the fenderwell mounting bracket.
  6. Remove the brake pipe (1) from the front brake hose (3).
  7. Remove the brake pipe from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the brake pipe to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 219454  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake pipe (1) to the front brake hose (3).
  4. Install the brake pipe retainer (2) to the brake pipe (1) at the fenderwell mounting bracket.
  5. Install the brake pipe to the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM).
  6. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  7. Lower the vehicle.

Brake Pipe Replacement Intermediate Brake Pipe

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Clean any dirt and/or foreign material from the hose and brake pipe fittings.
  3. Remove the steering gear shield attaching nut.
  4. Remove the steering gear shield attaching bolt.
  5. Remove the steering gear shield.
  6. Remove the intermediate brake pipe from the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM).
  7. Remove the intermediate brake pipe from the rear T-fitting near the differential.

  8. Object Number: 219456  Size: SH
  9. Remove the intermediate brake pipe (1) from the underbody clips (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 219456  Size: SH
  1. Install the intermediate brake pipe (1) to the underbody clips (2).
  2. Install the intermediate brake pipe to the rear T-fitting near the differential.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  4. Install the intermediate brake pipe to the Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 219458  Size: SH
  6. Install the intermediate brake pipe sections (2) to the brake pipe coupling (1) if using sections of pipe.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. Install the steering gear shield.
  9. Install the steering gear shield attaching bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the steering gear shield attaching bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  11. Install the steering gear shield attaching nut.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the steering gear shield attaching nut to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .

Brake Pipe Replacement Rear Intermediate Brake Pipe

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 219461  Size: SH
  3. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting to remove the rear intermediate brake pipe (1) from the rear brake hose (3). Ensure not to bend the bracket or to bend the brake pipe.
  4. Remove the rear intermediate brake pipe from the T-fitting.
  5. Remove the rear intermediate brake pipe from the underbody clips.
  6. Remove the rear intermediate brake pipe.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rear intermediate brake pipe to the underbody clips.
  2. Install the rear intermediate brake pipe to the T-fitting.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 219461  Size: SH
  4. Use a backup wrench on the hose fitting to install the rear intermediate brake pipe (1) to the rear brake hose (3). Ensure not to bend the bracket or bend the brake pipe.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the brake pipe fitting (1) to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .