Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

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

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

-- Slide the locking pin through the brake fluid reservoir and the master brake cylinder.

The locking pin must be pushed into the brake fluid reservoir tab.

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

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

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

Vehicle with Manual Transmission:

-- Bleed the clutch hydraulic. Refer to the appropriate service information .

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

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

-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.