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. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
3. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .
4. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .



5. Disconnect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
6. Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2).

Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.

7. Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3).

Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.




8. Remove the 2 master cylinder nuts (1).
9. Remove the master cylinder (2).

1. If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .



2. Install the master cylinder (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the 2 master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to  25 N·m (18 lb ft) .



4. Connect the master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector (1).
5. Connect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (2) and tighten to  18 N·m (13 lb ft) .
6. Connect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (3) and tighten to  18 N·m (13 lb ft) .
7. Install the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
8. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement .
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .