Reservoir - Master Cylinder Fluid: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove access panel (1) in cowl area to expose master cylinder (2).
- Thoroughly clean all surfaces of brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder. Use only Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
- Disconnect wiring harness connector (4) from brake fluid level sensor (2) in master cylinder brake fluid reservoir (1).
- Remove brake fluid reservoir cap (1). Using a clean syringe or equivalent type tool, empty as much brake fluid as possible from the reservoir.CAUTION: When removing fluid reservoir from the master cylinder, do not pry off using any type of tool. This can damage the fluid reservoir or master cylinder housing.
- Remove screw (3) fastening fluid reservoir to master cylinder housing.
- Rock the brake fluid reservoir side-to-side while pulling up to remove it from seal grommets in master cylinder housing.
- Remove two brake fluid reservoir seal grommets (2) from master cylinder housing (1).