Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Master Cylinder Reservoir Seals

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Lubricate the master cylinder reservoir seals (1) and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing barrels with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
If reinstalling the master cylinder reservoir, clean the reservoir with denatured alcohol, or equivalent and allow to dry.
Install the master cylinder reservoir seals to the master cylinder.
Ensure the master cylinder reservoir seals are fully seated in the master cylinder body.

Fig 2: View Of Master Cylinder Reservoir

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Lubricate the master cylinder reservoir-to-master cylinder barrels with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
Carefully press the master cylinder reservoir (1) straight downward and install the reservoir to the master cylinder.

Fig 3: Identifying Master Cylinder Reservoir Bolts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the master cylinder reservoir bolts (1) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
Connect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
Fill the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Non-Hybrid) or Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Two-mode Hybrid) .