Clutch Hose Replacement
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NOTE:
- Replace the clutch hose if it is twisted, cracked, or if it leaks.
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
- Do the battery removal procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect the ECM connectors, then remove the ECM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the ground cable clamp (A) and the upper battery base mounting bolts (B), loosen the lower battery base mounting bolts (C), then remove the battery base (D).
- Disconnect the clutch hose (A) from the clutch lines (B).
- Remove and discard the clutch hose clips (A) from the clutch hose (B).
- Remove the clutch hose from the clutch line brackets (C).
- Install the clutch hose (A) into the clutch line brackets (B) with new clutch hose clips (C).
- Connect the clutch lines (A) to the clutch hose (B).
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
- Do the following checks:
- Check the clutch hose and line joint for leaks, and tighten if necessary.
- Check the clutch hose for interference and twisting.
- Install the battery base (A) and the ground cable clamp (B).
- Install the ECM, then reconnect the ECM connectors (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
- Do the battery installation procedure (see BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- Test-drive the vehicle.