Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 275

Fig. 47: Identifying Master Cylinder Components 
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REMOVAL 

1. Remove air cleaner mounting bolts (B) from the air cleaner mounting bracket and air cleaner body (A). 

NOTE:

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.

 

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Fig. 48: Identifying Air Cleaner Body 
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2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (A) by removing the air cleaner mounting bolt (B) from the bracket. 

Fig. 49: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly And Mounting Bolts 
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3. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap (B). 

 

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2008 BRAKES Brake System - Sedona

  

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Fig. 50: Identifying Brake Fluid Level Switch Connector, Reservoir Cap And Master Cylinder 
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4. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir (C) with a syringe.  

5. Disconnect the brake lines (A) from the master cylinder. To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags 

or shop towels.  

6. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (B) and washers. 

Fig. 51: Identifying Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts And Torque Specifications 
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7. Remove the master cylinder (C) from the brake booster. Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines 

when removing the master cylinder.  

INSTALLATION 

1. Install the master cylinder on the brake booster with 2 nuts.  

2. Connect the two brake tubes and the brake fluid level sensor connector. 

 

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Fig. 52: Identifying Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts And Torque Specification 
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3. Fill the brake reservoir with the brake fluid and bleed the brake system. Refer to BLEEDING OF 

BRAKE SYSTEM .  

DISASSEMBLY 

1. Remove the reservoir cap and drain the brake fluid into a suitable container.  

2. Remove the fluid level sensor.  

3. Remove the reservoir from the master cylinder, after remove mounting screw (A). 

Fig. 53: Identifying Reservoir Mounting Screw 
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4. Remove the retainer ring (A) by using the snap ring pliers then remove the primary piston assembly. 

 

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