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Master Cylinder: Installation

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  1. Replace the seal sub assembly for the master cylinder assembly with a new part.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to install the seal sub assembly in the wrong location.
    Fig 1: Installing Seal Sub Assembly
    G10276707Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the master cylinder assembly.

    Tightening torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf-m, 9.6 ft-lb) 

  3. Turn and tighten the flare nut (b) by hand while pressing the brake pipe (a) toward the master cylinder assembly side.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to make scratches or other damage to the inside surface of the brake pipe flare.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Turning Flare Nut
    G09483539Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Bleed air from the brake system and clutch system (MT model). <Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding.>
  5. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>