Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and Replacement
Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and InstallationRemoval
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the reservoir.
2. For vehicles with the ABS braking system, disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder body.
3. For vehicles with the non-ABS braking system, disconnect the brake lines from the proportioning valves.
4. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, disconnect the clip to the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder and move the clip out of the way.
5. Remove the clutch hose from the master cylinder if equipped.
6. Plug the opening to the brake lines to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
7. Remove the attaching nuts from the power booster.
8. Remove the master cylinder assembly.
9. Drain the brake fluid.
Installation
1. Install the master cylinder assembly with the new attaching nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the master cylinder attaching nuts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
2. For vehicles with the ABS braking system (as shown), connect the brake lines to the cylinder body.
3. For vehicles with the non-ABS braking system, connect the brake lines to the proportioning valves.
Tighten: Tighten the brake lines to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
4. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, connect the clip to the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder reservoir if equipped.
5. Connect the electrical connector.
6. Add brake fluid.
7. Check for leaks and recheck the fluid level.
8. Bleed the brake system.