Brake Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair

Brake Fluid Reservoir

Removal

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.




1
NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
Remove the air intake cover.
- Remove the 4 clips.
2 Siphon the fluid from the brake master cylinder.
- Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
3 Disconnect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.




4
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
- Remove the Torx bolt.
- Remove and discard 2 brake fluid reservoir seals.

Installation
1 Clean the components.
2 Install the brake fluid reservoir.
- Install new brake fluid reservoir seals.
- Tighten the Torx bolt to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
3 Connect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.
4 Bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding Service and Repair
5 Install the air intake cover.
- Carefully secure the clips.