Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 268

2. Remove the access panel "A", then remove the strut brace "B". See Fig. 41 .

3. Remove the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor mounting bolt "C" from the strut brace "B".

4. Remove the reservoir cap and brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.

5. Remove primary and secondary brake lines from hose clamp "A". See Fig. 42 .

6. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector "A". See Fig. 43 .

7. Disconnect the brake lines "B" from the master cylinder "C". To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with

rags or shop towels. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts "D" and washers.

8. Remove the master cylinder from the brake booster "E". Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines

when removing the master cylinder. Remove the rod seal "F" from the master cylinder.

Fig. 40: Removing Cable Clamps
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Fig. 41: Removing Access Panels
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Fig. 42: Removing Primary & Secondary Brake Lines
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Fig. 43: Removing & Installing Master Cylinder
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Inspection

Before reassembling, check that all parts are free of dust and other foreign particles. Do not try to disassemble
the master cylinder assembly. Replace the master cylinder assembly with a new part if necessary. Do not allow
dirt or foreign matter to contaminate the brake fluid.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Note the following items:

z

Replace all the rubber parts with new ones whenever the master cylinder is removed.

z

Use a new rod seal on reassembly. Coat the inner bore lip and outer circumference of the new rod seal
with the recommended seal grease in the master cylinder set.

z

Install the rod seal onto the master cylinder with its grooved side "G" toward the master cylinder. See Fig.

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