Kia Soul: Master Cylinder. Removal

Master Cylinder assembly

1.	Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2.	Remove the ECM. (Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - “Engine Control Module (ECM)”)

3.	Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.

Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

Disconnect the brake tube (A) from the master cylinder by loosening the tube flare nut.

Tightening torque :

18.6 ~ 22.6 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.3 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 16.6 lb-ft)

6.	Remove the clutch hose. [MT only]

Remove the master cylinder (A) from the brake booster after loosening the mounting nuts (A).

Tightening torque :

9.8 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)

Master Cylinder Reservoir

1.	Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2.	Remove the ECM. (Refer to Engine Control / Fuel System - “Engine Control Module (ECM)”)

3.	Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap.

Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

After loosening the mounting screws (A), then remove master cylinder reservoir.

Tightening torque :

1.0 ~ 1.5 N.m (0.10 ~ 0.15 kgf.m, 0.74 ~ 1.11 lb-ft)

1. Reservoir cap 2. Reservoir 3. Grommet 4. Master cylinder ...

Master Cylinder assembly 1. Install in the reverse order of removal. 2. After installing, bleed the brake system. (Refer to Brake s ...