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Brake Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair





Brake Fluid Reservoir

Removal

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

All vehicles
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.




2 Remove the cover.
3 Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.
4 Disconnect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.

Vehicles with manual transmission
5
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the clutch master cylinder supply line.

All vehicles




6
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir.
- Release the 2 clips.
- Remove and discard 2 brake fluid reservoir seals.

Installation

All vehicles
1 Clean the components.
2 Install the brake fluid reservoir.
- Install new brake fluid reservoir seals.

Vehicles with manual transmission
3 Connect the clutch master cylinder supply line.

All vehicles
4 Connect the low brake fluid warning indicator switch electrical connector.
5 Bleed the brake system using T4. For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding Brake System Bleeding

Vehicles with manual transmission
6 Bleed the clutch system. For additional information, refer to Clutch System Bleeding