Master Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Sedona and 2006 Kia Sedona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

Remove air cleaner mounting bolts (B) from the air cleaner mounting bracket and air cleaner body (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner Body
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Remove the air cleaner assembly (A) by removing the air cleaner mounting bolt (B) from the bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly And Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector, Reservoir Cap And Master Cylinder
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Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir (C) with a syringe.
Disconnect the brake lines (A) from the master cylinder. To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (B) and washers.

Fig 4: Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts And Torque Specification
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Remove the master cylinder (C) from the brake booster. Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines when removing the master cylinder.