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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

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

  1. Apply and release the brake pedal several times until the pedal becomes firm to deplete the power vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.
  2. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  3. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
  4. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.

  5. Object Number: 2061874  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1).
  7. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

  8. Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2).
  9. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.


    Object Number: 2061876  Size: SH
  10. Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).

  11. Object Number: 2061878  Size: SH
  12. Remove the master cylinder (1).
  13. Remove the O-ring seal (2) from the master cylinder body.

Installation Procedure

  1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding.

  2. Object Number: 2061878  Size: SH
  3. Install the master cylinder (1) and the O-ring seal (2) to the power vacuum brake booster.
  4. Ensure the O-ring seal is properly seated in the groove in the master cylinder body.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2061876  Size: SH
  5. Install the master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten the nuts to 36 N·m (27 lb ft).

  6. Object Number: 2061874  Size: SH
  7. Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten the fitting to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).
  8. Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2) and tighten the fitting to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).
  9. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.
  10. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.