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:
Menu System
Controls
The Push/MENU/TUNE knob, Push/ MENU/TUNE button, and / BACK button are used to
navigate the menu system.
Push/MENU/TUNE Knob:
Turn to:
Enter the menu system.
Highlight a menu option.
Select a value.
Push/MENU/TUNE Button:
Press to:
Select or activate the highlighted men ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for
the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down:
The fluid level goes down ...
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassis components
— including the front and rear subframes, suspension control arms, and links — during
towing and recovery of a disabled ve ...
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