Brake Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing, RHD: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234

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-- Place enough lint-free cloths in the engine area.

-- Extract as much brake fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir using Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit: VAS5234 .

WARNING:

Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Mineral oils damage the brake system plugs and boots.
Brake fluid is poisonous, and must never be siphoned by mouth under any circumstances. Also due to its corrosive effect, brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork.
Extracted brake fluid cannot be used again.
Follow all disposal regulations.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission:

Fig 2: Identifying Supply Hose

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-- Remove the supply hose -2- for the clutch master cylinder -3- from the brake fluid reservoir -4-.

-- Seal the hose -2- for the clutch master cylinder -3- with the Engine Bung Set: VAS6122 -1-.

-- Tie up the hose -2-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Brake Booster/Brake Master Cylinder (RHD)

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-- Remove the brake master cylinder -14-. Refer to BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -20-.

-- Carefully pull the brake fluid reservoir -2- out of the plugs.