GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1245649  Size: SH

    Note: Remove the reservoir only when replacing a damaged or a leaking reservoir.

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the reservoir.

  2. Object Number: 1245632  Size: SH
  3. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, disconnect the clip to the clutch hose connection at the master cylinder.
  4. Gently pry upward with a screwdriver to release the reservoir.
  5. Tilt the reservoir and pull it upward in order to remove it.

  6. Object Number: 1245634  Size: SH
  7. Remove the reservoir seals from the master cylinder body.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1245635  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the new seals with clean brake fluid. Install the seals into the cylinder body.
  2. Install the reservoir on the master cylinder body.

  3. Object Number: 1245636  Size: SH
  4. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, connect the clip to the clutch hose connection at the master cylinder.

  5. Object Number: 1245649  Size: SH
  6. Add brake fluid.
  7. Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  9. Bleed the braking system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Connect the reservoir electrical connector.