Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

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

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 instructions.

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Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM (BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING AND BATTERY CABLES) .

Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .

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NOTE: The brake tubes must be installed in the same position and orientation as removed.

Cap the brake tubes and plug the master cylinder ports.

To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).

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NOTE: Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.

To install, tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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