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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the fluid level switch (4).
  2. Clean the cap for the reservoir.
  3. Remove the cap for the reservoir.
  4. Siphon fluid from the reservoir.
  5. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
  6. Plug the open brake pipes in order to prevent the contamination and excessive loss of fluid.
  7. Remove the three nuts for mounting the master cylinder.
  8. Remove the master cylinder (5).
  9. If the vehicle is equipped with the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), then remove the gasket (8).
  10. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, then temporarily install, but do not tighten, the three nuts to secure the brake pressure modulator valve assembly bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Master Cylinder
    G01711068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If the vehicle is not equipped with ABS, then remove the gasket (8) from the vacuum booster (1).
    Fig 2: Remove Gasket
    G01711069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.