Necessary preliminary tasks

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Disconnect plug connection (1) from reversing light switch.

Release cable from retainers.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove heat shield for crankshaft pulse generator.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release screws (3) and (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Suspend holder (3) to one side.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Holder And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 23 00 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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NOTE: Pressure line of clutch slave cylinder remains connected.

IMPORTANT: Relieve tension on clutch slave cylinder slowly; otherwise air will be drawn in through sealing sleeve.

Fig 7: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Nuts

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Unscrew nuts.

Remove clutch slave cylinder.

Tightening torque 21 52 5AZ .