Removing Master Cylinder

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Master Cylinder

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

MT: the hose to the clutch cylinder, seal it off.
the brake pipe bracket to the inside of the wing.
the two brake pipes from the master cylinder, seal them off.
the two nuts.
the master cylinder, remove the "O" ring.

Ensure that no dirt can get into the power brake booster.