Brake Fluid Reservoir (G2172300): Removal
CAUTION:
If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
- Remove the cowl panel.
Refer to: COWL PANEL .
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the 2 retaining clips.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Using a syringe, remove the brake fluid from the reservoir.
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with manual transmission
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WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.
Disconnect the clutch fluid hose.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
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WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
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CAUTION: Discard the seals.
Remove and discard the 2 o-ring seals.