Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with Protective Plate:

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-.

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the protective plate -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Open the brake fluid reservoir.

NOTE:

To prevent brake fluid from escaping, place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the brake master cylinder.

WARNING:

Health risks!

Brake fluid is poisonous, and must never be siphoned by mouth under any circumstances.
To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.
Follow all disposal regulations.

Brake fluid contact with fluids containing mineral oils causes malfunctions.

Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Safety gloves must be free of oil and grease.

Risk of damaging the painted surfaces.

Due to its corrosive nature, brake fluid must also never contact paint. Wash off any spilled brake fluid immediately with plenty of water.

-- Siphon as much brake fluid as possible using the :VAS5234 and the :VAS5234/1 from the brake fluid reservoir.

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-- Remove the locking pin -1- for the brake fluid reservoir from the reservoir and the master brake cylinder.

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-- Pull out and remove the brake fluid reservoir -3-.

NOTE:

Brake fluid reservoir is engage in master brake cylinder on bottom side.

Ignore -2-.

-- Seal the open lines and connections with plugs from the Assembly Part Set :5Q0698311 .