Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Without draining the coolant and without disconnecting the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LAU) .

Fig 1: Identifying Master Cylinder Heat Shield Nuts

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NOTE: Lift the dash panel insulator slightly to remove the upper master cylinder heat shield nut.

If equipped with the master cylinder heat shield, remove the master cylinder heat shield nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Master Cylinder Heat Shield Bolt

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Remove the master cylinder heat shield bolt (1).
Remove the master cylinder heat shield.

Fig 3: View Of Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch

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Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
Remove the brake fluid level indicator switch (1) by compressing the locking tabs on the inboard side of the master cylinder.