Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
RHD vehicle:
-- Remove the right tower brace. Refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- To prevent brake fluid from escaping, place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the brake fluid reservoir.
Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.
Risk of skin irritation and injury.
- Wear safety gloves.
-- Open the brake fluid reservoir.
Risk of accident due to the brakes malfunctioning.
- Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gasoline, cleaning solutions).
- Wear safety gloves that are free of oil and grease.
-- Extract as much brake fluid -2- from the brake fluid reservoir as possible, using the Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860 or Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS 5234 with suction hose.
There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.
- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.
-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the protective plate -1-.
-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-.
-- Remove the locking pin -arrow- on the side of the brake fluid reservoir and from the brake master cylinder.
-- Remove the brake fluid reservoir -1- from the plugs.
-- Immediately seal off open lines and connections with plugs.