Reservoir-Brake Fluid

Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.

CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.

1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.

2. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.

3. Disconnect battery ground cable. Service and Repair

4. Remove windshield wiper arm and blade assembly for access. Refer to Wiper and Washer Systems.

5. Remove plenum cover for access. Refer to Powertrain Management.

6. Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly.

7. Remove reservoir filler cap and empty residual brake fluid into a container. Refit cap.





8. Remove fluid reservoir from master cylinder.
Remove locating pin.
Pull reservoir from master cylinder.





9. Install plugs into fluid reservoir ports.





10. Remove and discard seals from master cylinder.





11. Install plugs into master cylinder ports.

12. Clean components and mating surfaces.

Installation





1. Install seals into master cylinder.
Remove plugs.
Lubricate seals with clean brake fluid.
Install seals.





2. Install reservoir to master cylinder.
Remove plugs.
Install reservoir, making sure reservoir is fully seated.
Install locating pin.

3. Install pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly.

4. Install plenum cover. Refer to Powertrain Management.

5. Install windshield wiper arm and blade assembly. Refer to Wiper and Washer System.

6. Reconnect battery ground cable. Service and Repair

7. Bleed brake system.

8. Remove paint-work protection covers and close engine compartment.