Master Cylinder, Removing And Installing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Brakes
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Master cylinder
The brake master cylinder is mounted
to the front of the vacuum booster on
the driver side bulkhead.
CAUTION!
All U.S. market E46 vehicles are
equipped with Antilock Braking
System (ABS) and either Automatic
Stability Control (ASC) or Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC). Replacing
the master cylinder requires that the
braking system be properly bled by
an authorized BMW repair facility.
This procedure is necessary for the
braking and stability controls to
function properly.
Master cylinder, removing and
installing
Using a clean syringe, empty
-
brake fluid reservoir.
WARNING!
Brake fluid is highly corrosive and
dangerous to the environment.
Dispose of it properly.
Remove interior ventilation microfilter
housing:
Remove upper cover and
microfilter.
Open wiring harness loom (A) and
remove wires.
Unfasten screws (B) and remove
lower microfilter housing.
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