Removing and installing brake master cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: The booster pump -1- remains fitted (installed) during removal and installation of the brake master cylinder in vehicles with PSM.

Fig 1: Identifying Booster Pump

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Remove cover -A- from the hydraulic unit/brake unit.

Fig 2: Removing Cover From Hydraulic Unit/Brake Unit
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Remove brake fluid from reservoir using suction.
Remove suction line -2- of booster pump -1- in vehicles with PSM.

Fig 3: Removing Suction Line Of Booster Pump In Vehicles With PSM
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For vehicles with manual transmission, remove the clutch line at the reservoir.
- Press on the ring to do this (unlocking) and pull the line out of the reservoir at the same time.
Disconnect the electrical line (plug) on the reservoir.
Undo the brake lines on the brake master cylinder. Close the brake lines and the brake line connections with suitable plugs.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Master Cylinder Fastening Nut And Brake Booster Fastening Screw

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Undo the fastening nuts -A- of the brake master cylinder. Pull out brake master cylinder.

Fig 5: Undoing Fastening Nuts Of Brake Master Cylinder
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