Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water,

1. Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then write down the customer's audio presets. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery first, then disconnect the positive cable. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing.
5. Remove the battery base.





6. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the pedal pin (B) out of the yoke. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C).
7. Remove the cowl cover and under-cowl panel.





8. Remove the clutch line bracket (A).
9. Remove the clutch line from the clamp (B).





10. Remove the clutch master cylinder (A) with the clutch line (B) and the reservoir hose (C).





11. Disconnect the reservoir hose (A), then remove the retaining clip (B), and remove the clutch line (C) from the clutch master cylinder (D). Plug the end of the reservoir hose and the clutch line to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
12. Remove the O-ring (E) and clutch master cylinder seal (F) from the clutch master cylinder.
13. Install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
^ Apply brake assembly lube to the clutch line, and install a new O-ring.
^ Tighten the master cylinder mounting nuts to 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.4 ft. lbs.).
^ Install the battery base.
^ Install the air cleaner housing.
^ Install the battery, Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
^ Enter the anti-theft code for the radio or the navigation system, then enter the customer's audio presets.
^ Do the power window control unit reset procedure.





14. Make sure the hose clamps (A) are positioned on the master cylinder (B) and reservoir (C) as shown.





15. To prevent the retaining clip (A) from coming off, pry apart the tip of the retaining clip (B) with a screwdriver.
16. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.

NOTE: Reservoir filling is covered in the bleeding procedure.

17. Reinstall the under-cowl panel and cowl cover.
18. Reinstall the driver's dashboard under cover.