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Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts (2 Of 2)
G04842938Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to MASTER CYLINDER BENCH BLEEDING .
  2. Install the master cylinder to the brake booster.
    CAUTION:

    Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

  3. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)  .

    Fig 2: Connecting Brake Pipes To Master Cylinder
    G04842939Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove the plugs from the brake pipes.
  5. Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the master cylinder to 18 N.m (13 lb ft)  .

    Fig 3: Connecting Electrical Connector To Brake Fluid Level Sensor
    G04842940Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor.
  7. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT .
  8. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)  and HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) .