Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Remove the protective cap on the new brake fluid reservoir just before filling it.

-- Coat the plugs on the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid.

-- Insert the brake fluid reservoir in the sealing plugs in the brake master cylinder.

-- Push the lower locking pin through the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Connect the connector for the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-.

-- With manual transmission, connect the clutch hydraulic line -5- to the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Components

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-- Fill the brake fluid up to the marking.

-- Bleed the brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

-- For manual vehicles, bleed the clutch. Refer to CLUTCH MECHANISM, BLEEDING for 0B2, or CLUTCH MECHANISM, BLEEDING for 0B4 .

-- Install the brake fluid reservoir cover over the brake fluid reservoir.

NOTE:

The brake fluid reservoir cover is not installed on all vehicle models.

-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .