| Removal and Installation Removal All vehicles CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water. | | -
Disconnect the brake vacuum pipe from the brake booster. - Unclip the brake vacuum pipe.
- Disconnect the brake vacuum pipe.
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CAUTION:The brake fluid reservoir cap must not become contaminated. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. | | | -
NOTE:It will be necessary to carry out this step on both sides in order to completely drain the brake fluid reservoir. Drain the brake fluid reservoir. - Connect one end of a suitable piece of clear plastic pipe to the bleed nipple and place the other end into a suitable container.
- Loosen the bleed nipple.
- Depress the brake pedal until all the fluid is drained from the brake fluid reservoir.
- Tighten the bleed nipple.
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Install the brake fluid reservoir cap. | | | -
CAUTION:Cap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Disconnect the brake tubes from the brake master cylinder. | Vehicles with anti-lock brakes | | -
CAUTION:Cap the brake tubes to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Disconnect the brake tubes from the brake master cylinder. | All vehicles | | -
CAUTION:Cap the clutch master cylinder feed hose to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed hose from the brake fluid reservoir. | | | -
Detach the brake master cylinder from the brake booster. | | | -
Disconnect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector. | | | -
Remove the brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir assembly. | Installation CAUTION:Make sure the brake master cylinder vacuum seal is correctly positioned before installation. | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | |
