Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Repair Manual: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO WAY TUBE

(a) Secure the brake master cylinder sub-assembly with way in a vise.

NOTICE:

Place aluminum plates on the vise to prevent damage to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly and No. 2 brake tube way.

(b) Using a union nut wrench, remove the brake master cylinder to way tube. NOTICE: Do not damage or deform the brake lines during the removal procedure. Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.

(c) Remove the brake master cylinder sub-assembly and No. 2 brake tube way from the vise.

2. REMOVE NO. 2 BRAKE TUBE WAY

3. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RING PIN

(a) Secure the brake master cylinder sub-assembly in a vise.

NOTICE:

Place aluminum plates on the vise to prevent damage to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

(b) Using a 5 mm pin punch and a hammer, tap out the brake master cylinder ring pin from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly. NOTICE: Do not drop the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly.

5. REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly from the brake master cylinder body.

6. REMOVE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR GROMMET

(a) Remove the 2 master cylinder reservoir grommets from the brake master cylinder body.

(b) Remove the brake master cylinder body from the vise.