Removal and Replacement

Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.


Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.

1. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.

2. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.

3. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.

4. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.





5. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).

6. Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2).

7. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

8. Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3).

9. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





10. Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).

11. Remove the master cylinder (2).

Installation Procedure

1. If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.





2. Install the master cylinder (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





4. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).

5. Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).

6. Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).

7. Install the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.

8. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.

9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure).