Master Cylinder: Installation

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Replace the seal sub assembly for the master cylinder assembly with a new part.
CAUTION: Be careful not to install the seal sub assembly in the wrong location.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Sub Assembly Installation Position
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Install the master cylinder assembly.
Tightening torque:

13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb)
Turn and tighten the flare nut (b) by hand while pressing the brake pipe (a) toward the master cylinder assembly side.
CAUTION: Be careful not to make scratches or other damage to the inside surface of the brake pipe flare.

Tightening torque:

19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Turning And Tightening Flare Nut
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Bleed air from the brake system and clutch system (MT model). < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding. >
Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >