Master Brake Cylinder, Removing And Installing, RHD With 4-Cylinder Gasoline Engine: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34- -2-.

Vehicles with 1.4L gasoline engine, turbocharger and compressor:

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-- Remove the intake manifold -2- and the charge air hose -1-.

Further removal instructions for all vehicles:

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Brake Lamp Switch

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-- Disconnect and remove the connector -A- from the Brake Lamp Switch -F-.

-- Place enough lint-free cloths in the area under the brake master cylinder.

-- Extract as much brake fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir with the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit: VAS 5234 .

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234

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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 waste disposal regulations.

-- Remove the securing plate -arrows- and fold the noise insulation -1- forward.

Fig 4: Identifying Securing Plate And Noise Insulation

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NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the entire insulation.

Vehicles with Manual Transmission:

Fig 5: 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-.

Further removal instructions for all vehicles:

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Lines And Master Brake Cylinder

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-- Remove the brake lines -3- on the master brake cylinder.

CAUTION:

Brake lines must not be bent.

Do not confuse the brake lines when connecting them.

Mark the lines in their installed position before removing them.

-- Seal the brake lines with sealing plugs from the Repair Set.

-- Remove the nut -2-.

-- Pull the vacuum line -4- out of the brake booster -1-.

-- Remove the heat shield, if equipped.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Connector And Brake Lamp Switch

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-- Carefully take the brake master cylinder -2- out of the brake booster.

If the brake master cylinder should be replaced, the brake fluid reservoir must be removed. Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, RHD .