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Reservoir - Master Cylinder Fluid: Removal

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Fig 1: Cowl Access Panel
GC0014383Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Remove access panel (1) in cowl area to expose master cylinder (2).
  2. Thoroughly clean all surfaces of brake fluid reservoir and master cylinder. Use only Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
    Fig 2: Brake Master Cylinder And Fluid Level Sensor Connection
    GC0014351Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Disconnect wiring harness connector (4) from brake fluid level sensor (2) in master cylinder brake fluid reservoir (1).
    Fig 3: Fluid Reservoir Mounting
    GC0014385Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove screw (3) fastening fluid reservoir to master cylinder housing.
  6. Rock the brake fluid reservoir side-to-side while pulling up to remove it from seal grommets in master cylinder housing.
    Fig 4: Reservoir Seal Grommets
    GC0014384Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove two brake fluid reservoir seal grommets (2) from master cylinder housing (1).