For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the harness connector that is mounted to the top of the brake fluid reservoir.
- Remove the brake fluid level switch by sliding it out of the reservoir. It is not necessary to drain the reservoir.
- Remove the brake fluid switch and wire harness from the brake fluid reservoir.
- Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder body.
- For vehicles with the manual transaxle, disconnect the clip that secures the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder and move the clip out of the way.
- Remove the clutch hose from the master cylinder.
- Plug the opening to the brake lines to prevent the loss of contamination of the fluid.
- Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts.
- Remove the master cylinder assembly.
- Drain the brake fluid.
Installation Procedure
- Install the master cylinder assembly with the mounting nuts and tighten to 13 N·m (115 lb in).
- Install the brake lines to the master cylinder body and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- For vehicles with the manual transaxle, install the clutch hose connection to the master cylinder with the clip.
- Install the low brake fluid level switch by pushing it into the side of the brake fluid reservoir opposite the engine.
- Install the connector for the low brake fluid level switch by sliding it into its mount on the top of the brake fluid reservoir.
- Connect the brake fluid level switch to the wiring harness.
- Add the brake fluid.
- Check for leaks.
- Recheck the fluid level.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
- Bleed the clutch master cylinder, if equipped. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
