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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Master Cylinder & Mounting Nuts
    GM63941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .
  2. Install the master cylinder to the brake booster.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Brake Pipes To Master Cylinder
    GM707006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the plugs from the brake pipes
  5. Connect the brake pipes to the master cylinder.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the master cylinder to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Brake Fluid Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM675866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the brake fluid level sensor.
  7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
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