Removal 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.

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .

Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP7) or Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP5) .
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .

Fig 1: Master Cylinder Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3).
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 2: Master Cylinder And Nuts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the 2 master cylinder nuts (1).
Remove the master cylinder (2).