Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .
- Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
- Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
- Using a suitable suction device, remove and properly discard the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
On manual transmission equipped vehicles, disconnect the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (1).
Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).
- Remove the brake master cylinder.
Remove the master cylinder seal (1).
- Inspect the master cylinder seal for damage or deterioration and replace, if necessary.
- Remove the brake fluid level indicator switch, if necessary. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement .
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir, if necessary. Refer to Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement .