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Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.

Disconnect reservoir lead wire (1) at coupler.
Clean around reservoir cap (2) and take out fluid with syringe or such.
Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (3) by the following procedure of each model.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Pipes From Master Cylinder In Vehicle With ABS
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1. For vehicle without ABS:
  1. Loosen flare nuts for master cylinder (1).
  2. Disconnect brake pipes (2) for master cylinder (1).
    
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Pipes From Master Cylinder In Vehicle Without ABS
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2. For vehicle with ABS.
  1. Loosen flare nuts for master cylinder (1) and P valve (2).
  2. Disconnect brake pipes (3) for master cylinder (1) and P valve (2).
  3. Remove P valve (2).
    
    Fig 3: Removing P Valve In Vehicle With ABS
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Remove master cylinder with reservoir from brake booster.