PRE-RELEASE
Master cylinder, LHD
| Master cylinder, LHD |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Cover the left-hand wing.
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| 2. |
Remove the battery cover and the battery.
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| 3. |
V6 diesel engine:
Remove the turbocharger heat shield.
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| 4. |
Remove the main fuse box and place it to one side.
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| 5. |
Drain the brake fluid reservoir. Use
88 19 096 Bleeding equipment
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Then connect the brake bleeder to the bleed nipple on each front brake caliper and draw out the remaining brake fluid. |
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| 6. |
Manual gearbox:
Disconnect the clutch fluid hose from the brake fluid reservoir.
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| 7. |
For change of master cylinder only:
Remove the brake fluid reservoir. Withdraw the reservoir straight upwards. |
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| 8. |
Clean around the brake pipes.
Disconnect the brake pipes. |
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| 9. |
Remove the two master cylinder retaining nuts and lift out the master cylinder.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Fit the master cylinder to the brake servo unit. Make sure the O-ring is in good condition and assumes the correct position.
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| 2. |
Fit the brake lines in place.
Tightening torque 16 Nm (12 lbf ft) |
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| 3. |
Fit the brake fluid reservoir. Lubricate the connections with brake grease 49 04 108 to facilitate fitting.
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| 4. |
Manual gearbox:
Connect the clutch fluid hose to the brake fluid reservoir. Fit the hose clip facing upwards.
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| 5. |
Bleed the brake system, see
Bleeding the brake system
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| 6. |
Check the system for leaks.
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| 7. |
Fit the main fuse box in place.
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| 8. |
V6 diesel engine:
Fit the turbocharger heat shield.
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| 9. |
Fit the battery and the battery cover.
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