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Removal Procedure

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WARNING:

Refer to BRAKE FLUID IRRITANT CAUTION .

CAUTION:

When adding fluid to the brake master cylinder reservoir, use only GM approved or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. The use of any type of fluid other than the recommended type of brake fluid may cause contamination which could result in damage to the internal rubber seals and/or rubber linings of hydraulic brake system components.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector
G04842929Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  1. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the brake fluid from the reservoir. Discard the fluid into an approved container.
  3. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Sensor
    G04842930Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Remove the brake fluid level sensor. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 3: Identifying Master Cylinder Body Reservoir Seals
    G04842931Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Remove the master cylinder reservoir attachment pins and discard the pins.
  6. Release the reservoir from the master cylinder by carefully pulling reservoir straight up.
  7. Remove the reservoir seals from the master cylinder body.