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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.
  • Without cruise control: Clutch pedal adjusting bolt is substituted as clutch pedal position switch.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Secure the hood in the wide open position (support rod in the lower hole).
  2. Remove the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the cowl cover and hood hinge cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the wiper motor (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Remove the under-cowl panel (see UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Remove the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove and discard the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe or other suitable device.
  8. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the clevis pin (B) out of the clevis. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Lock Pin, Clevis Pin & Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts
    G05953291Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the clutch line bracket bolts (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Line Bracket Bolts
    G05953292Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the reservoir hose from two clips.
  12. Disconnect the reservoir hose (A), then remove the clutch line (B) from the clutch master cylinder (C). Plug or wrap the end of the reservoir hose and clutch line with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.
    NOTE:
    • Loosen the flare nut (D) while holding the clutch line connector (E) with a wrench.
    • Inspect the hose. If the hose has damage, leaks interference, or twisting, replace it.
      Fig 3: Identifying Reservoir Hose, Clutch Line, Clutch Master Cylinder & Flare Nut
      G05953293Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Remove the clutch master cylinder seal (F) from the clutch master cylinder.
  14. Remove the retaining clip (A), then remove the clutch line connector (B) and the O-ring (C) from the master cylinder (D).
    Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clip, Clutch Line Connector, O-Ring & Master Cylinder
    G05953294Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  15. 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 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.
      Fig 5: Identifying Clutch Line Connector, O-Ring, Retaining Clip & Master Cylinder
      G05953295Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  16. To prevent the retaining clip (A) from coming off, pry apart the tip (B) of the clip with a screwdriver.
    Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Clip & Tip
    G05953296Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  17. Install the new clutch master cylinder seal (A) to the clutch master cylinder (B).
  18. Connect the clutch line (C), and reservoir hose (D).
    NOTE: Tighten the flare nut (E) while holding the clutch line connector (F) with a wrench.
    Fig 7: Clutch Master Cylinder, Seal, Clutch Line & Reservoir Hose With Torque Specifications
    G05953297Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  19. Make sure the hose clamps (A) are positioned on the master cylinder (B) and reservoir (C) as shown below.
    Fig 8: Identifying Hose Clamp Positions
    G05953298Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  20. Install the two reservoir hose clips.
  21. Install the clutch line bracket bolts (A).
    Fig 9: Clutch Line Bracket & Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05953299Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  22. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 10: Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts, Clevis Pin & Lock Pin With Torque Specifications
    G05953300Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  23. Apply multipurpose grease to the clevis pin (B), and slide it into the clevis, then install a lock pin (C).
  24. Adjust the clutch pedal, the clutch pedal position switch, and the clutch interlock switch (see CLUTCH PEDAL, CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH, AND CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH ADJUSTMENT  ).
  25. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system (see CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING  ).
  26. Check the clutch operation, and check for leaks.
  27. Install the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  28. Install the air cleaner housing (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  29. Install the under-cowl panel (see UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
  30. Install the wiper motor (see WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT ).
  31. Install the cowl cover and hood hinge cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  32. Install the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
  33. Test-drive the vehicle.
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