GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1289919  Size: SH

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

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the reservoir.

  2. Object Number: 1289938  Size: SH
  3. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, disconnect the clip to the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder, and move the clip out of the way.
  4. Remove the clutch hose from the master cylinder.
  5. Gently pry upwards with a screwdriver to release the reservoir.
  6. Tilt the reservoir and pull it upward in order to remove it.

  7. Object Number: 1289939  Size: SH
  8. Remove the reservoir seals from the master cylinder body.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1289939  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: 1289940  Size: SH
  4. For vehicles with the manual transaxle, connect the clip to the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder.

  5. Object Number: 1289919  Size: SH
  6. Add brake fluid.
  7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Bleed the braking system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Connect the reservoir electrical connector.