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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir & Clutch Feed Hose
    GM2813075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Using a suitable device, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir (1).
  2. Place a suitable container or shop towels under the clutch feed hose (2), then disconnect the hose from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  3. Cap the master cylinder reservoir to prevent fluid loss and fluid contamination.
  4. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Fig 2: Clutch Master Cylinder Fasteners
    GM2812928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Place shop towels over the carpeting to prevent possible damage.

  7. Remove the clutch master cylinder fasteners (1).
  8. Fig 3: Clutch Master Cylinder & Pedal Retainer
    GM2812934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. 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.
  10. Fig 4: Clutch Master Cylinder Feed Hose And Retaining Clip
    GM4163189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    After disconnecting the feed hose, cap hose end and position upward to avoid leakage.

  11. Remove the clutch master cylinder feed hose retaining clip (1) from the hose.
  12. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder feed hose (2) from the clutch master cylinder.
  13. Fig 5: Clutch Pipe & Retaining Clip
    GM2812899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the clutch pipe retaining clip (1) from the clutch pipe.
  15. Disconnect the clutch pipe (2) from the clutch master cylinder, then cap pipe end.
  16. Carefully remove the clutch master cylinder from the vehicle.