Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual: Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir R&R
Removal
1. |
Using a suitable tool, remove the brake
fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. |
2. |
Discard the brake fluid into an approved
container. |
3. |
Remove the underhood electrical center. |
4. |
Without draining the coolant or removing
the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. |
5. |
Disconnect the master cylinder fluid
level sensor electrical connector (1), Fig. 1. |
6. |
Remove the master cylinder reservoir
retaining pins (2) by compressing the locking tabs. Do not reuse
the master cylinder reservoir retaining pins, Fig. 1. |
7. |
Discard the retaining pins. |
8. |
Carefully remove the master cylinder
reservoir (1) by pulling the reservoir straight up, Fig.
2. |
9. |
Remove the master cylinder reservoir
seals (1), Fig. 3. |
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Installation
1. |
Lightly lubricate the master cylinder
reservoir seals with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed
brake fluid container. |
2. |
Install the master cylinder reservoir
seals. |
3. |
Install the master cylinder reservoir
to the master cylinder. |
4. |
Ensure the master cylinder reservoir
bayonets are fully seated in the master cylinder. |
5. |
Connect the master cylinder fluid level
sensor electrical connector. |
6. |
Install new master cylinder reservoir
retaining pins. |
7. |
Ensure the retaining pins are fully
seated and the locking tabs are fully deployed. |
8. |
Install the radiator surge tank. |
9. |
Install the underhood electrical center. |
10. |
Fill the master cylinder reservoir
to the proper level. |
11. |
Observe the brake pedal feel after
filling the master cylinder reservoir. If the pedal feels spongy,
bleed the hydraulic brake system. |
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Fig.
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Fig.
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Removal
1.
Using a suitable tool, remove the brake
fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2.
Discard the brake fluid into an ap ...
Warning: Avoid taking the following
actions when you service wheel brake parts: Do not grind brake linings,
do not sand brake linings and do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry
b ...