Clutch Master Cylinder Removal/Installation: Installation

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Install the clutch master cylinder using the following procedure:
1. Engage the tabs of the push rod with the clutch pedal as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Engaging Tabs Of Push Rod
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Rotate the clutch master cylinder in the direction shown until it stops.
  
  Fig 2: Rotating Clutch Master Cylinder
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. Install the clutch pedal and the clutch master cylinder as a single unit.
Fig 3: Installing Clutch Pedal And Clutch Master Cylinder As Single Unit
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the clutch pipe and hose No. 1 to clutch master cylinder. (See CLUTCH PIPE AND HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the clutch reserve hose to clutch master cylinder. (See CLUTCH PIPE AND HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Bleed the air from the clutch system. (See CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR BLEEDING .)
Inspect the clutch pedal height, and verify that the clutch pedal is installed correctly. (See CLUTCH PEDAL INSPECTION .)
Install a new starter interlock switch. (See STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install a new clutch pedal position switch. (See CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Install the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Fully depress the clutch pedal, and verify that the engine starts.