Replacing Brake Master Cylinder

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When replacing the brake master cylinder, first remove the brake fluid reservoir.

Remove the brake light switch.
> WM 943619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - section on "Removing"
Unscrew screw -1- securing brake fluid reservoir -2- to brake master cylinder -3- .

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Brake fluid reservoir screw
Lever out the brake fluid reservoir -1- using a suitable tool -2- and remove it from the brake master cylinder -3- .

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Removing brake fluid reservoir
Remove rubber seals -1- from the brake master cylinder -2- and replace them if necessary.

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Rubber seals on brake master cylinder
Unscrew fastening nuts -1- on the brake master cylinder -2- at the brake booster -3- and remove the brake master cylinder.

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Mounting for brake master cylinder