Preparations for removing the brake fluid reservoir

Fig 1: Hose To Clutch Cylinder

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Block the hose to the clutch cylinder. Applies to cars with manual transmissions  .

Remove the plastic cap and the cable holder 

See Remove the plastic cap and the cable holder 

Pull out the master cylinder 

Remove the connector from the brake fluid level sensor.

Remove the mounting nuts from the master cylinder.

Pull out the cylinder slightly.