Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement

Tools Required

CH-47830 Holding Fixture

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


Removal Procedure





1. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
2. Remove the brake master cylinder and power brake booster assembly. Refer to Brake Master Cylinder with Power Brake Booster and Chassis Control Module Replacement (Brake Master Cylinder with Power Brake Booster and Chassis Control Module Replacement) .
3. Install the CH-47830 (1) to the master cylinder assembly.
4. Position the CH-47830 with the master cylinder assembly in a vise.




5. Release the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector (1) from the sensor bracket.




6. Remove the master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).




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




8. Release the power brake booster inlet hose clamp (1), disconnect the hose and remove the master cylinder reservoir (2).
9. Remove the 2 master cylinder reservoir grommets from the master cylinder, if necessary.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the 2 master cylinder reservoir grommets to the master cylinder, if removed.

Important: Apply a small amount of clean brake fluid from a sealed container to the master cylinder reservoir grommets prior to installing the reservoir.


2. Release the power brake booster inlet hose clamp (1), connect the hose and install the master cylinder reservoir (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .





3. Install the master cylinder reservoir bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





4. Install the master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).




5. Install the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector (1) to the sensor bracket.




6. Remove the CH-47830 (1) from the master cylinder assembly.
7. Install the brake master cylinder and power brake booster assembly. Refer to Brake Master Cylinder with Power Brake Booster and Chassis Control Module Replacement (Brake Master Cylinder with Power Brake Booster and Chassis Control Module Replacement) .
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Procedures) .