21 52 500 Removing and installing/replacing clutch master cylinder

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove DASHBOARD TRIM PANEL CARRIER at bottom left
Draw off brake fluid until level is below connection to clutch master cylinder.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Line, Bolts And Nuts

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on clutch master cylinder.

Release quick-release connections of line (2) and remove line.

IMPORTANT: Catch brake fluid in a suitable collecting vessel.

Press bolt (3) together and press out.

Unscrew nuts (4).

Detach feed hose for clutch hydraulics and remove clutch master cylinder.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 21 52 3AZ .

After completing work bleed CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .