Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Leaking brake fluid increases the risk of injury.

Risk of skin irritation and injury.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Fig 1: Suction Hose From The Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit

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CAUTION:

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 from the brake fluid reservoir as possible using the Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment:VAS 6860 or Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS 5234 with a suction hose.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of contamination and paint damage from leaking brake fluid.

- Rinse off any leaking brake fluid immediately using plenty of water.

-- To prevent brake fluid from escaping, place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the brake fluid reservoir.

Equipment Version with Protective Plate:

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow-. (shown on a vehicle with vacuum brake booster)

-- Remove the protective plate -1-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-.

-- To prevent brake fluid from escaping, place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the brake master cylinder.

-- 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. (shown on a vehicle with vacuum brake booster)

-- Immediately seal off open lines and connections with plugs.