Brake Fluid Reservoir
Brake Fluid Reservoir
Removing
- Remove the plenum chamber cover.
- Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid level warning switch (F34).
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover over the brake fluid reservoir => [ Brake Fluid Reservoir Cover ] Brake Fluid Reservoir Cover.
- To protect against escaping brake fluid, place enough lint-free cloths in the area below the master brake cylinder.
- Extract as much brake fluid as possible from the brake fluid reservoir with the brake charger/bleeder unit (VAS 5234) and adapter (VAS 5234/1).
- With manual transmissions, remove the clutch hydraulic line - 5 - from the brake fluid reservoir and seal it.
• Brake fluid must never come into contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions). Mineral oil damages the sealing plugs and boots of the brake system.
• Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth! Also due to its corrosive effect, brake fluid must not come into contact with paintwork.
• Observe disposal regulations.
- Pull the lower locking pin out of the brake fluid reservoir.
- Remove the brake fluid reservoir from the brake master cylinder.
Installing
Remove the protective cap on the new brake fluid reservoir just before filling it.
- Coat the plugs on the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid.
- Insert the brake fluid reservoir in the sealing plugs in the brake master cylinder.
- Push the lower locking pin through the brake fluid reservoir.
- Connect the electrical connector from the brake fluid level warning switch (F34).
- With manual transmission, connect the clutch hydraulic line - 5 - to the brake fluid reservoir.
- Fill the brake fluid up to the marking.
- Bleed the brake system, refer to => [ Brake System, Bleeding ] Service and Repair.
- With manual transmissions, bleed the clutch.
- Install the brake fluid reservoir cover over the brake fluid reservoir.
• The brake fluid reservoir cover is not installed on all vehicle models.
- Install plenum chamber cover.