Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit :VAS5234 with Brake Bleeder Adapter :VAS5234/1A
- Plug from the Repair Kit :1H0 698 311 A M10 -item 2- and M12 -item 3-
- Plug from the Assembly Part Set :5Q0 698 311 M10 -item 1- and M12 -item 2-
- Safety Gloves
Removing
-- Remove the battery. Refer to BATTERY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.
Risk of skin irritation and injury.
- Wear safety gloves.
There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.
- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.
-- 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 as possible from the brake fluid reservoir using the :VAS5234 with the :VAS5234/1 .
-- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place enough lint-free cloths in the area below the master brake cylinder.
Vehicle with manual transmission:
-- Remove the clutch master cylinder return hose -4- on the brake fluid reservoir -1-.
-- Immediately close the hose with a clean plug and tie upward.
Continuation for All Vehicles:
-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Brake Booster Control Module -J539-.
-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-.
-- Drive out the locking pin -4- and remove the brake fluid reservoir -3- from the plugs.