LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Cadillac >> 2004 >> CTS Base, 3.6 7 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 9 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) >> Repair Instructions >> Hydraulic Clutch Hose/Pipe Replacement (CTS-V) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to drain the coolant or disconnect the coolant lines from the coolant surge tank.
  1. Remove the surge tank bolts and position the tank out of the way. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement (LHD M 35) and/or Surge Tank Replacement (RHD) and/or Surge Tank Replacement (LHD M 82 LY7) and/or Surge Tank Replacement (LHD M 82) and/or Surge Tank Replacement (LHD M35 LS6) and/or Surge Tank Replacement (LS6) in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the clutch hydraulic hose retaining clip from the clutch master cylinder.
    3. IMPORTANT: Install a cap or plug to the exposed hose and clutch master cylinder fittings in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Clutch Hydraulic Hose From Clutch Master Cylinder
    GM785890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic hose from the clutch master cylinder.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    5. Fig 2: Disconnecting Clutch Hydraulic Hose From Clutch Slave Cylinder
    GM1469363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the clutch hydraulic hose retaining clip from the clutch slave cylinder.
  6. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic hose (2) from the clutch slave cylinder (1). It is not necessary to plug the lower hose end or slave cylinder fitting as they are equipped with check valves. Only minimal fluid loss may be experienced.
  7. Remove the clutch hydraulic hose from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals