ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
(W/ Manual Trans)
Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement Auxiliary (w/ MT)
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant in Service Precautions.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components in Service Precautions.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cover from the underhood electrical center, for access to the auxiliary reservoir clutch hose connection.
2. Pull back on the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) tab of the electrical connector, then disconnect the connector from the brake fluid level
sensor.
3. Cover the top of the underhood electrical center with clean shop towels, to protect from any brake fluid loss.
4. Place shop towels under the clutch master cylinder and under the brake master cylinder to catch any brake fluid loss.
5. Remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir. Discard the old fluid into an approved container.
6. Remove the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir mounting bolts.
7. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting on the auxiliary reservoir clutch hose from the clutch master cylinder.
8. Plug the reservoir clutch hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
9. Cap the nipple on the clutch master cylinder to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
10. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting on the auxiliary reservoir brake hose from the brake master cylinder-mounted, or primary reservoir.
11. Plug the reservoir brake hose end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
12. Cap the nipple on the brake master cylinder primary reservoir to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
13. Carefully remove the auxiliary reservoir clutch hose past the electrical center.
14. Remove the auxiliary reservoir from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure