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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Master Cylinder Push Rod To Clutch Pedal
    GM71474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the left I/P lower insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the clutch master cylinder rod retainer.
  4. Remove the clutch master cylinder rod from the clutch pedal.
  5. Fig 2: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Hose
    GM71473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  7. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder hose from the hose retaining clip (at the rear of the engine).
  8. Fig 3: Identifying White Circular Release Ring On The Actuator Hose
    GM71472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the J 36221  , depress the white circular release ring on the actuator hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
  10. Protect both hose coupling ends from dirt and damage.
  11. Fig 4: Clutch Actuator Cylinder & Mounting Bolts
    GM71481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the driveline support assembly and transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Manual Transmission) in Propeller Shaft.
  13. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder mounting bolts.
  14. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder from the driveline support assembly.