Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (Brake Fluid Irritant Caution) .

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (Vehicle Damage Warnings) .


1. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
3. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement) .




4. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
5. Remove the master cylinder reservoir retaining pins (2) by compressing the locking tabs.
Discard the retaining pins.




6. Carefully remove the master cylinder reservoir (1) by pulling the reservoir straight up.




7. Remove the master cylinder reservoir seals (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the master cylinder reservoir seals (1).




2. Install the master cylinder reservoir (1) to the master cylinder.
Ensure the master cylinder reservoir bayonets are fully seated in the master cylinder.




3. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
4. Install new master cylinder reservoir retaining pins (2).
Ensure the retaining pins are fully seated and the locking tabs are fully deployed.
5. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement) .
6. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling) .