Installation Procedure
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- Inspect the reservoir for cracks or deformation. If found, replace the reservoir.
- Clean the reservoir with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
- Dry the reservoir with non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Lubricate the new seals and the outer surface area of the reservoir-to-housing barrels with Delco Supreme 11®, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
- Install the lubricated seals. Ensure that they are fully seated.
- Install the reservoir to the master cylinder by pressing the reservoir straight down on the master cylinder until the pin holes are aligned.
- Carefully install the reservoir retaining pins to secure the reservoir.
- Place the brake fluid level sensor into the reservoir, press into place to secure the sensor retaining tabs.
- Remove the master cylinder from the vice.
- Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (JD9) or Master Cylinder Replacement (JH6) or Master Cylinder Replacement (Two-mode Hybrid) .
- Release the park brake.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .