Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution .

NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice .

Fig 1: Master Cylinder Reservoir Retaining Pins

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Apply the park brake and block the wheels.
Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (JD9, JF3, JF7) or Master Cylinder Replacement (JH6, JH7) .
Drain the master cylinder reservoir.
Secure the master cylinder in a vise. Do not clamp the master cylinder body, secure only at the flange.
Remove the brake fluid level sensor by carefully depressing the retaining tabs and pushing the sensor through the reservoir.
Carefully remove the reservoir retaining pins.

Fig 2: Reservoir & Master Cylinder

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Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder by pulling the reservoir straight up and away from the cylinder.
Remove the seals from the master cylinder.