Removing Brake Fluid Reservoir

Information 

• During assembly work at hydraulic connections, all electric plug connections in the connection point area must always be connected. This prevents the inside of the plug connections from being splashed with brake fluid or water.
• Clean any plug connections that have become dirty or damp during removal and assembly work using a lint-free cloth.
• Brake fluid on electrical contacts (even thinned brake fluid) causes corrosion and may result in faults in the system.
• Remove any escaping brake fluid immediately; rinse with water and dry thoroughly if necessary.

1. Place suitable material underneath to collect emerging brake fluid, e.g. clean, absorbent cloths.
2. Drain the brake fluid reservoir.
   1. 2.1  Unscrew cap on the brake fluid reservoir and remove strainer.
   2. 2.2  Extract brake fluid (e.g. using > VAS 6860 - Brake Filling and Bleeding Equipment  ).
   3. 2.3  Fit strainer and tighten cap on the brake fluid reservoir.
3. Remove lines on the brake fluid reservoir -1-  .

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   Lines on brake fluid reservoir

   1. 3.1 On vehicles with manual transmission:  Disconnect vent line -2-  and return line -3-  from the brake fluid reservoir -1-  .
   2. 3.2  Close off connection openings on the brake fluid reservoir with stoppers.
   3. 3.3  Release and disconnect electric plug connection -4-  and protect it from brake fluid and other contaminants using appropriate means, e.g. a plastic big.
4. Remove brake fluid reservoir -1-  .

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   Mounting for brake fluid reservoir

   1. 4.1  Unscrew screw -2-  .
   2. 4.2  Pull off brake fluid reservoir -1-  or lever it out of the brake master cylinder using a suitable tool.