Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the clutch fluid reservoir cap and area around the cap.
Remove the clutch fluid reservoir cap and remove enough brake fluid to clear a passage to the clutch master cylinder.

Fig 1: Clutch Pedal Retainer

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Remove the clutch pedal retainer.
Remove the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal assembly, 1st design.

Fig 2: Clutch Master Cylinder & Clutch Pedal Assembly

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Remove the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal assembly, 2nd design.

Fig 3: Pressure Line & Clutch Actuator Cylinder

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NOTE: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice .

Place a shop towel under the clutch master cylinder in order to catch any fluid loss.
Using a pick tool on the strut tower side, disconnect the clutch line from clutch master cylinder.
Cap the reservoir and hydraulic lines in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

Fig 4: Clutch Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts & Clutch Fluid Reservoir

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage the pushrod boot when sliding it through the front of the dash.

Remove the clutch master cylinder mounting nuts and slide the clutch fluid reservoir up and out.