Brake Master Cylinder - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT: Removal

NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

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

NOTE: 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT engine shown below, 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT similar.

All vehicles

Remove the cowl panel grill. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
Disconnect the battery cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
1. Detach the battery cable retainer.
2. Remove the nuts and the cross brace. Discard the nuts.
  Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the cowl extension.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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Detach the vacuum check valve from the booster and position aside.

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Vehicles equipped with manual transmission
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.

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Using a suitable suction device, siphon the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir.

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Disconnect the clutch master cylinder tube.

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Detach the clutch master cylinder tube bracket from the master cylinder studs.

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All vehicles
Release the clamp, remove the pin type retainer and position the noise generator aside.

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1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
2. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Disconnect the 2 brake tube fittings.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Unclip the brake tubes.

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Remove and discard the 2 master cylinder nuts. Remove the master cylinder.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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