Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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Warning:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution.
- Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
- Remove and discard the brake master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).
- Remove the master cylinder reservoir (1) by carefully pulling straight upward.
- Remove the brake fluid level indicator switch, if necessary. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement.
- Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir seals (1).
- If replacing the master cylinder reservoir, discard the reservoir seals.
- Installation Procedure
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- Lightly lubricate the brake master cylinder reservoir seals (1) with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed, brake fluid container.
- Install the lubricated brake master cylinder reservoir seals to the brake master cylinder.
- Install the master cylinder reservoir (1) by firmly pressing straight downward.
- Install the brake fluid level indicator switch, if removed. Refer to Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch Replacement.
- Install a new brake master cylinder reservoir roll pin (1).
- Install the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the ...
Front Brake Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Danger: Do not use a service jack to lift this vehicle. Li ...
Other materials:
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, ...
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Lid
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution
Procedure
Loosen the rear compartment lid hinge bolts (Qty:?€‰4) to adjust
the ...
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
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