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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
  2. Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (Vacuum Boost)  or Master Cylinder Replacement (Hydraulic Boost)  .
  3. Drain the master cylinder reservoir.
  4. Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
  5. Remove the brake fluid level sensor by carefully depressing the retaining tabs and pushing the sensor through the reservoir.
  6. Carefully remove the reservoir retaining pins.
  7. Fig 1: Removing Reservoir Retaining Pin
    G01669022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder.
  9. Fig 2: Removing Reservoir From Master Cylinder
    G01669023Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the seals from the master cylinder.