Removal

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

NOTE: ABS equipped vehicle shown; non-ABS vehicles similar.

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

3. Disconnect the brake fluid level warning switch electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the brake lines and plug the lines and the brake master cylinder ports.

5. NOTE: Use a suitable suction devise to drain the brake master cylinder reservoir.

On M/T vehicles, disconnect the hydraulic clutch line from the brake master cylinder reservoir.

6. Remove the brake master cylinder.

Installation

WARNING: BE SURE THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn its strategy.

NOTE: Transfer the brake master cylinder reservoir if a new master cylinder is to be installed.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• Bleed the brake system.