Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
NOTE: Before removing the master cylinder, relieve the vacuum in the brake booster or the master cylinder O-ring seal may be drawn into the brake booster, causing brake booster failure and increased brake pedal effort.

Vehicles with manual transmission
Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
All vehicles
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
NOTE: Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.