Brake Master Cylinder, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Replace the seal after removal.
Do not let any brake fluid run into the brake booster.
The actuator pin OVERVIEW - BRAKE BOOSTER/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER for the brake lamp switch must be inserted in the brake master cylinder.

-- When inserting the brake master cylinder -1-, make sure that the pressure rod -3- is seated correctly in the brake booster -2-.

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-- If necessary, have a second technician press the brake pedal slightly. This allows the brake master cylinder to be guided into pressure rod more easily.

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

-- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER BULKHEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the brake fluid reservoir. Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir up to the "MIN" mark.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir

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-- Remove all cloths from the vehicle that were previously placed down.

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

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.