Brake Master Cylinder Auxiliary Reservoir Replacement (Automatic Transmission)

Brake Master Cylinder Auxiliary Reservoir Replacement (Automatic Transmission)

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice.

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cover from the underhood electrical center, for access to disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
2. Pull back on the connector position assurance (CPA) tab of the electrical connector, then disconnect the connector from the brake fluid level sensor.




3. Cover the top of the underhood electrical center with clean shop towels, to protect from any brake fluid loss.
4. Place a shop towel under the brake master cylinder to catch any brake fluid loss.
5. Remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir. Discard the old fluid into an approved container.
6. Remove the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir mounting bolts.
7. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting on the auxiliary reservoir hose from the master cylinder-mounted, or primary reservoir.
8. Plug the reservoir hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
9. Cap the nipple on the master cylinder primary reservoir to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
10. Remove the auxiliary reservoir from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the cap from the nipple on the brake primary reservoir.
2. Remove the plug from the auxiliary reservoir hose end.
3. Connect the quick-connect fitting on the reservoir hose to the primary reservoir. Ensure that the hose is fully seated to the reservoir.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Fill the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir.
6. Remove the shop towels and discard into an approved container.




7. Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor, then press forward on the CPA tab of the connector to secure.
8. Install the cover to the underhood electrical center.