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With Traction Control (TRAC) System

BLEEDING OF TRAC CONTROL SYSTEM (FOR TRAC)
1. BLEED TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

CAUTION:
^ The fluid is under high pressure, and could spray out with great force, so exercise caution.

^ When repairing the brake master cylinder or TRAC system, bleed the air out of the TRAC system
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(a) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug of accumulator, then loosen the bleeder plug.

(b) Start the engine, then operate the accumulator until all the air has been bled out of the fluid.

(c) Tighten the bleeder plug and stop the engine.

Torque: 11 N.m (110 kgf.cm, 8 ft-lbf)

(d) Remove the air cleaner, then temporarily reinstall it so that the engine can be started.





(e) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug of the TRAC actuator, then loosen the bleeder plug.

(f) Start the engine, then operate the TRAC pump motor until all the air has been bled out of the fluid.

(g) Tighten the bleeder plug and stop the engine.

Torque: 11 N.m (110 kgf.cm, 8 ft-lbf)

(h) Check if any diagnostic code is output which indicates trouble. If there is, clear the diagnostic code.

2. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR TANK

Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO.116 DOT 3

HINT: Add fluid with the engine idling.