Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (AUXILIARY BATTERY) or BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE (SINGLE BATTERY) .
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim bezel. Refer to BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER .
- Remove the driver side knee bolster and deflector. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the left and right I/P end trim panels.
- Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the data link connector fastener and position aside.
- Remove the left (3) and right (4) air duct.
- Remove the I/P assist handle. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSIST HANDLE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft to lower shaft retaining bolt. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - UPPER .
- Disconnect and reposition the left I/P wiring junction block.
- Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
- Remove the I/P upper trim panel retaining screws.
- Lift the trim panel up to disconnect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the trim panel.
- Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
- Remove the I/P upper carrier top bolts (1).
- Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
- Remove the I/P center support bracket bolt.
- Remove the I/P carrier retaining bolts. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
- Remove the left side door sill plate and cowl trim. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
- Disconnect the clutch pedal engine start switch electrical connector (1).
- Push the clutch pedal in and squeeze the pushrod bushing tabs in, in order to release the pushrod bushing from the clutch pedal.
- Remove the pushrod from the pedal.
- Remove the clutch master cylinder clip from the brake pressure module valve pipe.
- Rotate the clutch master cylinder 45 degrees clockwise to the unlocked position.
- Pull the clutch master cylinder out until the pushrod socket is not touching the clutch pedal.
- Remove the clutch pedal to clutch pedal bracket bolt.
- Remove the clutch pedal to brake module bolts.
- Remove the I/P carrier bolts. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
- Allow the instrument panel carrier to move rearward enough to gain access for the clutch pedal assembly removal.
- Remove the clutch pedal sub-assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION
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IMPORTANT:
Complete removal of the clutch master cylinder is not required.