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Master Cylinder Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Pump the brake pedal several times to deplete booster vacuum reserve.

Master Cylinder:





2. Remove brake lines from the master cylinder.
3. Remove mounting nuts from the master cylinder.
4. Remove the master cylinder.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If master cylinder is replaced, bleed cylinder before installation.

1. Install master cylinder on the booster mounting studs.
2. Install mounting nuts and tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
3. Install brake lines and tighten to 19 - 23 Nm (170 - 200 inch lbs.).
4. Bleed base brake system.