Brake Master Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Fig 1: Component Location - Brake Lamp Switch -F- /Brake Pedal Switch -F63- and Vacuum Sensor -G608-.
WARNING:
- Do not damage the brake hose and brake line.
- Do not bend the brake line past the specified form.
- A damaged brake hose or a damaged or bent brake line must be replaced.
-- Remove the brake fluid reservoir. Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disconnect the connectors:
- from the Brake Lamp Switch -F-
- from the Vacuum Sensor -G608-, if equipped
NOTE:
Ignore item -3-.
WARNING:
Brake fluid is caustic risk of skin injury.
Do not extract brake fluid by mouth.
Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be swallowed.
- To prevent skin contact with brake fluid, wear chemical resistant safety gloves.
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. Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.
-- Place enough lint-free cloths in the area of the brake master cylinder.
-- Remove the brake lines -1- on brake master cylinder.
-- Immediately seal the open connection points with clean plugs from the Assembly Part Set:5Q0 698 311 .
-- Remove the nuts -2-.
-- Remove brake master cylinder from brake booster.
CAUTION:
Risk of destroying the brake booster.
- Do not let any brake fluid run into the brake booster.