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34 31 500 Removing and installing / replacing master brake cylinder: Installation:

Push the expansion tank vertically onto the master brake cylinder.

Loosen the screw connections of the brake lines.

NOTE: Close off the brake lines and the master brake cylinder using the appropriate seal plugs.
Fig 1: Loosening Screw Connections Of Brake Lines
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Tightening torque, refer to 34 32 1AZ BRAKE LINES .

Loosen the nuts and pull the master brake cylinder out of the brake unit.

Fig 1: Pulling Master Brake Cylinder Out Of Brake Unit
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Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque, refer to 34 31 1AZ BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .



Replace O-ring.

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring
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Fill expansion tank up to "MAX" mark with new brake fluid.

Check seal (1).

Fig 2: Checking Seal
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