Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- If installed: Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover over the brake fluid reservoir, refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
Wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with the skin with a lot of water.
If brake fluid comes in contact with the eyes, wash out the eye(s) and see a doctor.
Refer to BRAKE FLUID GENERAL INFORMATION

-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place enough lint-free cloths in the area below the master brake cylinder.

-- Siphon as much brake fluid as possible using the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234 and Adapter VAS5234/1 from the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Components

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-- With manual transmissions, remove the clutch hydraulic line -5- from the brake fluid reservoir and seal it.

-- Pull the lower locking pin out of the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Remove the brake fluid reservoir from the brake master cylinder.