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Removal Procedure

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  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Battery.
  4. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Battery.
  5. Loosen the battery tray bracket screw and remove the bracket.
  6. On antilock brake system (ABS) models, remove the electronic brake traction control module (EBTCM) bracket fasteners.
  7. Fig 1: Clutch Line & Clutch Master Cylinder
    GM1145224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to BRAKE FLUID EFFECTS ON PAINT & ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Place a shop towel under the clutch master cylinder in order to catch any fluid loss.
  9. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder line from the transaxle by removing the C-clip.
  10. Drain the clutch fluid into a suitable container.
  11. Remove the top transaxle mount retaining bolt.
  12. Disconnect the clutch line from the clutch master cylinder.
  13. Fig 2: Clutch Pedal Retainer, Nuts & Bolts
    GM1145261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not damage the brake lines.
  14. Remove the clutch hydraulic line.