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Master Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. If it does, wash off with water and wipe away completely.
  • Prepare a container to catch grease or oil, etc. If any grease or oil spills, wipe it off and clean immediately to prevent from penetrating into floor or flowing outside.
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Drain brake fluid completely from the oil reservoir COMPL.
  3. Remove the master cylinder assembly.
    1. Disconnect the level indicator connector (a).
    2. Disconnect the pipe assembly front ABS (b).

      Preparation tool: 

      Flare nut wrench

    3. Remove the nut (c), and slowly remove the master cylinder assembly from the vacuum booster assembly.
    G13199762Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.