Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding (Without RPO HP5) or Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding (With RPO HP5) .
- Install the master cylinder O-ring seal to the master cylinder.
Ensure the master cylinder O-ring seal is fully seated to the master cylinder body.
- Install the brake master cylinder (1) and the master cylinder O-ring seal (2).
Ensure the brake master cylinder seal is fully seated in the groove on the master cylinder housing.
- Install 2 new brake master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the brake master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Connect the brake master cylinder front brake pipe fittings (1) and tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Connect the brake master cylinder rear brake pipe fittings (1) and tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Connect the brake master cylinder reservoir supply hose quick connect (1).
- Connect the brake master cylinder reservoir return hose quick connect (2).
- Connect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
- Install the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
- Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP7) or Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP5) .
- Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Without RPO HP5) or Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (With RPO HP5) .
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Install the brake pipes in the location noted during removal.
NOTE:
Install the brake pipes in the location noted during removal.