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Brake Fluid Reservoir


Relieve system hydraulic pressure by turning ignition off and pumping brake pedal at least 20 times until an increase in pedal force is felt.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors from reservoir cap, then remove the cap.
3. Remove as much brake fluid as possible from reservoir.
4. Disconnect suction line between reservoir and pump at pump end by twisting and pulling.
5. Disconnect return line between reservoir and master cylinder housing at reservoir end by twisting and pulling.
6. Remove allen head reservoir attaching screw, then pry reservoir from booster housing. Ensure short sleeve and O-ring are remove from booster grommet hole following reservoir removal.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque reservoir attaching screw to 35---53 inch lbs.
b. Fill reservoir to MAX line, then perform system brake bleeding procedures as previously described.
c. After brake bleeding, top off reservoir to MAX line with a fully charged accumulator.