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Fluid Reservoir

Brake Fluid Reservoir

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Removal and Installation

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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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. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the brake fluid reservoir pin.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).

3. NOTE: Use new seals provided with a new brake fluid reservoir.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir and discard the seals.
- When installing the brake fluid reservoir, lubricate the new seals with brake fluid.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.