CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Make sure to release vacuum from the brake booster assembly before removing the brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE LH (for Sedan)
Disengage the clamp and remove the water guard plate LH.
REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for Sedan)
Disengage the clamp and remove the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL (for Sedan)
Remove the 11 bolts and outer cowl top panel.
REMOVE WATER GUARD PLATE LH (for Hatchback, Wagon)
Disengage the clamp and remove the water guard plate LH.
REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for Hatchback, Wagon)
Disengage the clamp and remove the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL (for Hatchback, Wagon)
Remove the 11 bolts and outer cowl top panel.
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
DISCONNECT CLUTCH RESERVOIR TUBE (for Manual Transaxle)
Slide the clip and disconnect the clutch reservoir tube from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
REMOVE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the clamp and disconnect the reservoir level switch connector.
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
Note
Do not damage or deform the brake lines during the removal procedure.
Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines.
Remove the 2 nuts and brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly.
Note
Do not hold the brake master cylinder sub-assembly by the master cylinder piston. Hold the brake master cylinder sub-assembly by its body or its reservoir when carrying it.
Do not pull out the master cylinder piston.
Do not strike or pinch the master cylinder piston and do not cause any damage to the master cylinder piston by any other means.
When installing the brake master cylinder sub-assembly to the brake booster assembly, or when removing the brake master cylinder sub-assembly from the brake booster assembly, make sure that the brake master cylinder sub-assembly is kept horizontal or with its tip facing downward (the master cylinder piston is facing upward) to prevent the master cylinder piston from falling out.
Do not allow any foreign matter to contaminate the master cylinder piston. If any foreign matter gets on the master cylinder piston, remove it by using a piece of cloth and then apply an even layer of lithium soap base glycol grease around the circumference (sliding part) of the master cylinder piston.
Remove the brake master cylinder O-ring from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.