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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.
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NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

All vehicles 

  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    Vehicles with 3.5L and 3.7L engines 

  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL  outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .

    All vehicles 

  3. NOTE: The brake booster check valve must be disconnected (prior to removing the master cylinder) or the master cylinder seal may be drawn into the brake booster.

    Disconnect the brake booster check valve from the booster to deplete the residual vacuum in the brake booster.

  4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the master cylinder brake tube fittings, plug the brake tubes and the brake master cylinder ports.
    • To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the 2 brake master cylinder nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the brake master cylinder and reservoir.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • If a new brake master cylinder has been installed, bleed the master cylinder. Refer to COMPONENT BLEEDING .
    • If the brake master cylinder was removed to access other components, bleed the brake system. Refer to BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .
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