Removing Brake Fluid Reservoir

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WARNING: Danger of injury and damage from brake fluid!

Poisonous if swallowed!
Irritation and damage to skin
Avoid contact with paint surfaces
1. Store brake fluid in suitable, labelled containers only
2. Wear protective gloves and goggles
3. In the event of contact (eyes or skin), wash immediately with water
4. In the event of contact with paint surfaces, wash off immediately with water - do not wipe off

Information

Brake fluid - even thinned brake fluid - causes corrosion on electric contacts, thereby impairing functions.

Drain the brake fluid reservoir.
1. 1.1 Unscrew cap on brake fluid reservoir.
2. 1.2 Extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe.
3. 1.3 Screw on cap on brake fluid reservoir.
4. 1.4 Clean off any escaping brake fluid immediately using suitable cleaning aids.
  Wash affected components again with water and dry them.
Remove brake fluid reservoir -1- .

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Brake fluid reservoir
1. 2.1 Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2- .
2. 2.2 Unscrew screw on brake fluid reservoir -3- .
3. 2.3 Pull brake fluid reservoir -1- up off the brake master cylinder.