Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. 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 .
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Apply and release the brake pedal several times until the pedal becomes firm to deplete the power vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Remove the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (without Engine Block Heater)Battery Tray Replacement (with Engine Block Heater) .
- Thoroughly clean the brake master cylinder reservoir and the brake master cylinder body to remove any dirt and debris.
- Disconnect the secondary brake pipe fitting and drain the brake fluid out of the brake master cylinder.
- Remove the brake pressure modulator valve secondary pipe. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Secondary Pipe Replacement (LHD) .
- Remove the brake pressure modulator valve primary pipe. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Primary Pipe Replacement (LHD) .
- Remove the EBCM/BPMV and bracket assembly. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module with Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .
- Remove the brake master cylinder nuts (1).
- Remove the brake master cylinder (1) from the power vacuum brake booster.
- Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir, if necessary. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement (LHD) .