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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the master cylinder from the vehicle. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
  2. Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
  3. Using needle nose pliers, carefully depress the retaining tabs on the end of the brake fluid level sensor (1), and press the sensor through the reservoir (2) to remove.
    Fig 1: View Of Brake Fluid Level Sensor
    GM165377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Carefully tap out the reservoir retaining pins.
  5. Remove the reservoir from the from the master cylinder by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder.
  6. Remove the seals from the master cylinder.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Reservoir Retaining Pins
    GM176838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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