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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1245647  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the reservoir.

  2. Object Number: 1245648  Size: SH
  3. For vehicles with the ABS braking system, disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder body.
  4. For vehicles with the non-ABS braking system, disconnect the brake lines from the proportioning valves.
  5. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, disconnect the clip to the clutch hose connection at the master cylinder.
  6. Plug the opening to the brake lines to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

  7. Object Number: 1245630  Size: SH
  8. Remove the attaching nuts from the power booster.
  9. Remove the master cylinder assembly.
  10. Remove the seal from the booster housing. Discard the seal.
  11. Drain the brake fluid.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245630  Size: SH
  1. Install the master cylinder assembly with the new attaching nuts.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the new seal to the booster housing.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the master cylinder attaching nuts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1245648  Size: SH
  5. For vehicles with the ABS braking system (as shown), connect the brake lines to the cylinder body.
  6. For vehicles with the non-ABS braking system, connect the brake lines to the proportioning valves.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the brake lines to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, connect the clip to the clutch hose connection at the master cylinder.
  9. Connect the electrical connector on the reservoir.
  10. Add brake fluid.
  11. Check for leaks and recheck the fluid level.
  12. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.