Hydraulic Hose: Service and Repair

Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Tubes





Removal and Installation

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NOTICE: Do not spill brake fluid on painted or plastic surfaces or damage to the surface may occur. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash the surface with water.

1. Remove the engine air cleaner. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Air Cleaner.

2. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic fluid tube fitting from the clutch master cylinder.
- Plug the clutch master cylinder.

- Plug the clutch hydraulic fluid tube.

3. Disconnect the clutch hydraulic fluid tube fitting from the clutch slave cylinder-to-clutch hydraulic fluid tube adapter.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Remove the clutch hydraulic fluid tube.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Bleed the air from the system. For additional information, refer to Manual Transaxle/Transmission and Clutch - General Information Service and Repair.