Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Brake Fluid Irritant Warning

CAUTION:

Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution

Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
Apply and release the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal becomes firm to deplete the power vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.
Without draining the coolant and without disconnecting the hoses, position aside the radiator surge tank. - Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LTG) , or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LKN) , or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LFV)
Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
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Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe Fitting (1) - Disconnect
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the brake master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting (1) - Disconnect
Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the brake master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
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NOTE:
Do NOT reuse the master cylinder nuts.

Master Cylinder Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
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Master Cylinder (1) - Remove
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Brake Master Cylinder Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD