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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the clutch hydraulic hose to the vehicle.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Hydraulic Hose
    GM1979756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Attach the clutch hydraulic hose retainer (1).
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Retaining Hose Retaining Clip & Clutch Hydraulic Hose
    GM802767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the clutch hydraulic hose retaining clip (1) to the clutch slave cylinder.
  6. IMPORTANT: Ensure the clutch hydraulic hose is routed in an upward direction above the clutch slave cylinder with no sharp bends, kinks, or downward loops. Ensure the clutch hydraulic hose does not come in contact with any sharp or potentially hot surfaces.
  7. Install the clutch hydraulic hose (2) to the vehicle.
  8. Align the clutch hydraulic hose locating tab with the notch in the slave cylinder hose fitting.
  9. Push the clutch hydraulic hose into the clutch slave cylinder until a "click" is heard.
  10. Tug gently on the clutch hydraulic hose to ensure proper retention to the clutch slave cylinder.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Fig 3: View of Clutch Hydraulic Hose
    GM785890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the clutch hydraulic hose retaining clip to the clutch master cylinder.
  14. Connect the clutch hydraulic hose to the clutch master cylinder.
  15. Push the clutch hydraulic hose into the clutch master cylinder until a "click" is heard.
  16. Tug gently on the clutch hydraulic hose to ensure proper retention to the clutch master cylinder.
  17. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .
  18. Position the coolant surge tank in the proper location and install the surge tank bolts. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .