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With Traction Control (TRAC) 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.
^ Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

NOTE: If any work is done on the brake system or if air is suspected in the brake lines, bleed the system of air.

1. Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid. Use SAEJ17O3 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
2. Bleed TRAC system.

Bleeding Traction Control System:





(a) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug of Accumulator, then loosen the bleeder plug.
(b) Start the engine to allow the TRAC pump motor to operate until all the air has been bled out of the fluid.
(c) Tighten the bleeder plug and stop the engine.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kg.cm, 74 inch lbs.)

Bleeding Traction Control System:





(d) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug of the TRAC actuator, then loosen the bleeder plug.
(e) Start the engine to allow the TRAC pump motor to operate until all the air has been bled out of the fluid.
(f) Tighten the bleeder plug and stop the engine.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kg.cm, 74 inch lbs.)
(g) Check if any Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is output which indicates trouble. If there is, clear the DTC.

3. Check fluid level in reservoir.
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO.116 DOT3

NOTE:
Add fluid with the engine idling.