Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
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NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
- Plug the ends of the hoses and joints to prevent spilling brake fluid.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
- Remove and discard the brake fluid from the clutch reservoir with a syringe or other suitable device.
- Remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the harness clamp (A), then remove the harness holder (B) from the bracket (C).
- Remove the reservoir hose (D) from the reservoir hose clip (E).
- Disconnect clutch line A from the clutch master cylinder (B).
- Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the clevis pin (B) out of the clevis. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C).
- Remove the clutch master cylinder (A) and the clutch master cylinder seal (B) from the body.
- Disconnect the reservoir hose (C).NOTE: Inspect the hose. If the hose has damage, leaks, interference, or twisting, replace it.
- Remove the retaining clip (A), then remove the clutch line connector (B) and the O-ring (C) from the master cylinder (D).
- Inspect the length (A) of the clutch master cylinder push rod to the figure as shown.NOTE: When installing the used clutch master cylinder only.
- Install the clutch line connector (A) with a new O-ring (B), then set in a new retaining clip (C) to the master cylinder (D).NOTE:
- Apply the silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) on the O-ring and the joint part (E) of the clutch line connector.
- Make sure not to get any silicone grease on the terminal part of the connectors and switches, especially if you have silicone grease on your hands or gloves.
- To prevent the retaining clip (A) from coming off, pry apart the tip (B) of the clip with a flat-tipped screwdriver.
- Install the reservoir hose (A) and adjust the hose clamp (B) positions and its direction.NOTE: When attaching the reservoir hose, align the blue mark (C) on the hose to the rib (D).
- Install a new master cylinder seal (E) and the clutch master cylinder (F) to the body.
- Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (A).
- Apply multipurpose grease to the clevis pin (C). Slide the clevis pin into the clevis, then install a lock pin (D).
- Connect clutch line A to the clutch master cylinder (B).NOTE: Tighten the flare nut (C) while holding the clutch line connector (D) using a wrench.
- Install the harness holder (A) to the bracket (B), then install the harness clamp (C).
- Install the reservoir hose (D) to the reservoir hose clip (E).
- Install the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ).
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING ).
- Adjust the clutch pedal, clutch pedal position switch A, clutch pedal position switch B, and clutch pedal position switch C (see CLUTCH PEDAL AND CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).
- Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
- Install the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Test-drive the vehicle.