Installation Procedure

Install the brake fluid reservoir to master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement .
Ensure the master cylinder to vacuum brake booster seal is properly seated on the master cylinder barrel.
Perform the master cylinder bench bleeding. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .
Install the master cylinder.

Fig 1: Master Cylinder Nuts
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Install NEW master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the brake fluid level indicator switch harness to the brake fluid reservoir and connect the electrical connector.
Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 2: Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting
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Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 3: Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe Fitting
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Reposition and install the radiator surge tank (1).

Fig 4: View Of Radiator Surge Tank And Radiator Surge Tank Clip
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Install the radiator surge tank clip (2).
Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual Bleeding) and Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure Bleeding) .