Removing brake fluid reservoir

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Fig 1: Removing Brake Fluid Reservoir

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

MT: the hose to the clutch cylinder, seal it off.
the brake fluid level sensor connector.
the retaining pin, use a 3 mm drift.
the brake fluid reservoir from the master cylinder.
the "O" rings from the master cylinder.

NOTE: The brake fluid reservoir can only be removed by first removing the retaining pin.