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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE 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. Remove the windshield washer solvent container. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    Fig 1: Clutch Master Cylinder Rod
    G01973161Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Hose
    G01973162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. 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.
  9. Protect both hose coupling ends from dirt and damage.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Actuator Hose & Master Cylinder Hose
    G01973163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lower the vehicle. Leave the vehicle on the hoist.
  11. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir push-in fasteners.
  12. Rotate the clutch master cylinder counterclockwise 45 degrees.
  13. Release the clutch master cylinder from the dash panel.
  14. Remove the clutch master cylinder and reservoir from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Releasing Clutch Master Cylinder From Dash Panel
    G01973164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.