Removal and Installation
Removal and InstallationWARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
1. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch electrical connector
2. Using a suitable suction device drain the brake master cylinder reservoir
3. If equipped with manual transmission, disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed.
4. Disconnect the brake lines and plug the lines and the brake master cylinder ports.
5. NOTE: Whenever the brake master cylinder is removed from the brake booster, new nuts must be installed.
Remove the nuts and the brake master cylinder.
6. NOTE: Whenever installing a new brake master cylinder reservoir, install new seals. Lubricate the new seals with clean brake fluid.
Transfer the brake master cylinder reservoir if a new master cylinder is to be installed.
1 Lubricate the two O-ring seals with clean brake fluid and insert into the brake master cylinder.
2 Press the brake master cylinder reservoir into the O-ring seals until it snaps into the brake master cylinder securely.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Bleed the master cylinder.
^ If equipped with manual transmission, bleed the clutch master cylinder.