Master Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Master Cylinder With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

Connect a vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve, depressing brake pedal to empty fluid from master cylinder.
Remove brake line flare nuts from master cylinder.
Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.