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Master Cylinder Removal/Installation

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CAUTION:
  • When removing/installing the master cylinder, be careful not to spill brake fluid on the power brake unit vacuum sensor. Otherwise, brake fluid may get on the power brake unit vacuum sensor and damage it.
  1. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Resonance chamber
    • Air hose
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Air cleaner case
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
Fig 1: Master Cylinder Components With Torque Specifications
G10909661Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank
2 Reserve hose
3 Brake fluid level sensor connector
4 Brake pipe
5 Nut
6 Hose holder
7 Wiring harness
8 Bracket
9 Master cylinder