Removal (XKE)

Disconnect battery and remove left hand air cleaner. With Man. Trans., remove nut securing brake master cylinder and clutch reservoir. With Auto. Trans., remove fastener retaining reservoir. Drain fluid from master cylinder reservoir, disconnect line fitting from master cylinder and temporarily reinstall bolt to retain valve trap assembly in outlet port. Remove window washer reservoir. Loosen connector nearest to servo vacuum shell and remove fluid line clear of brake master cylinder. Loosen line clips securing air lines to reaction valve and remove lines. Remove nuts securing master cylinder to pedal box studs. Withdraw master cylinder from studs leaving push rod attached to pedal.