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Remove/Install Brake Fluid Reservoir - AR42.10-P-0301LW

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Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Model 293 

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir Components Location - Model 253 (Shown On Model 205)
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Shown on model 205 

CAUTION 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
Topical note  Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02A
Topical note  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
Topical note  Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove cover over brake fluid reservoir (1).    
2 Unscrew screws (3, 5) and take off strut (4). Model 205
Model 253
Model 293
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/ Bolt, lower strut to suspension strut tower mounting bracket
*BA62.30-P-1003-02K 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/ Bolt, lower strut to firewall *BA62.30-P-1004-02K 
3 Release and detach electrical connector (2) from brake fluid level switch.    
4 Remove cap (6) and remove sieve from brake fluid reservoir (1).    
5 Extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir (1).    
6 Detach hose from brake fluid reservoir (1) and seal openings using suitable stop plugs. Model 205, 213, 253 with transmission 716
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Protect painted surfaces from brake fluid.
Otherwise, the paint will be damaged.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 2
7 Remove screw (7). IMPORTANT Model 213, 293
Instead of the screw (7), remove the installed safety pin.
 
8 Remove brake fluid reservoir (1) from master brake cylinder (8) and seal connections using suitable stop plugs. NOTES
Collect brake fluid which runs out with an absorbent rag.
Otherwise, the paint will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace sealing rings (9) between brake fluid reservoir (1) and master brake cylinder (8).
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 2
9 Install in the reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
10 Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1).    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 205 AP42.10-P-4210CAA
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 213, 253 AP42.10-P-4210B
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 293 AP42.10-P-4210F
11 Check area around brake fluid reservoir (1) for leak tightness.    
FROND END WITH FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA62.30-P-1003-02K Screw/ Bolt, lower strut to suspension strut tower mounting bracket Nm 50 50
FROND END WITH FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 293
BA62.30-P-1003-02K Screw/ Bolt, lower strut to suspension strut tower mounting bracket Nm 50
FROND END WITH FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA62.30-P-1004-02K Screw/ Bolt, lower strut to firewall Nm 23 23
FROND END WITH FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 293
BA62.30-P-1004-02K Screw/ Bolt, lower strut to firewall Nm 23
Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11972128Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA