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Repair procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the battery positive terminal and them remove the battery.
  3. Disconnect the ECM connector and the ECM and battery tray.
  4. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector
    G06874506Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
    CAUTION:
    • 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.
  6. Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    18.6 ~ 22.6N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6lb-ft)

    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Tube Of Master Cylinder
    G06874507Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the master cylinder (B) from the brake booster after loosening the mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.9 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Identifying Master Cylinder Brake Booster With Mounting Nuts
    G06874508Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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