Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a suitable device, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir (1).
- Place a suitable container or shop towels under the clutch feed hose (2), then disconnect the hose from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- Cap the master cylinder reservoir to prevent fluid loss and fluid contamination.
- Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the clutch master cylinder fasteners (1).
- Disconnect the clutch master cylinder to clutch pedal retainer (1) from the clutch pedal by squeezing the tabs together and pushing the clutch pedal up.
- Remove the clutch master cylinder feed hose retaining clip (1) from the hose.
- Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed hose (2) from the clutch master cylinder.
- Remove the clutch pipe retaining clip (1) from the clutch pipe.
- Disconnect the clutch pipe (2) from the clutch master cylinder, then cap pipe end.
- Carefully remove the clutch master cylinder from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Place shop towels over the carpeting to prevent possible damage.
NOTE:
After disconnecting the feed hose, cap hose end and position upward to avoid leakage.