Removing and installing brake fluid reservoir - AR42.10-P-0301NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on MODEL 246 

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246

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Shown on MODEL 242 with engine 780 

Fig 2: Brake Fluid Reservoir Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 242

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	Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss		AH42.10-P-9406-02V
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove battery		AR54.10-P-0005NKB
2	Remove side paneling (3)	MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246 MODEL 242 with ENGINE 270 To do so, press in catches (4) and take out side paneling (3) of battery base (5) in direction of travel.
3	Release refrigerant line (7) from bracket (8)	MODEL 242 with ENGINE 780 Replace retaining clip (9).
4	Release and disconnect electrical connection on brake fluid level switch (S11)
5	Unscrew cap and remove sieve from brake fluid reservoir (1)
6	Suction off brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir (1)
7	Pull off feed hose (2) from brake fluid reservoir (1)	Protect painted surfaces from brake fluid. Otherwise damage can occur to the vehicle paint. If installed. Replace the seal in the feed hose (2).
		Record plug	Figure
8	Remove screw/bolt (6)	Bolt, reservoir to master brake cylinder	*BA42.10-P-1002-05G
9	Pull brake fluid reservoir (1) out of master brake cylinder	Collect brake fluid which runs out with an absorbent rag. Otherwise damage can occur to the vehicle paint. Seal connections on master brake cylinder to prevent ingress of foreign objects. Otherwise the brake system may fail. Replace sealing rings between brake fluid reservoir (1) and master brake cylinder.
10	Install in the reverse order
	Check
11	Check brake system in the area of brake fluid reservoir (1) for leaktightness
12	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1), correct if necessary
			AP42.10-P-4210AK

Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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