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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Master Cylinder To Vacuum Brake Booster
    GM175182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .
  2. Install the master cylinder to the vacuum brake booster.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pipes, Brake Fluid Level Sensor & Nuts
    GM175184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the brake pipes (3, 4) to the master cylinder.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the master cylinder to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the brake fluid level sensor (2).
  6. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
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