Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

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

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Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

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NOTE: The brake tubes must be installed in the same position and orientation as removed.
- Cap the brake tubes and plug the master cylinder ports.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Make sure that the master cylinder-to-booster seal is removed with the master cylinder.

Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
- To install, tighten the new nuts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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