Removing Clutch Slave Cylinder

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Disconnect hydraulic line for clutch actuation (up to model year 2009 - screw apart/from model year 2010 onwards - release and pull apart using loosening tool 9780).
Collect emerging hydraulic fluid in a container. Close off open lines with suitable stoppers.
1. 1.1. Up to model year 2009: Screw plug-in coupling for the clutch hydraulic system apart at the body (green lead). -arrow- .
  
  Fig 1: Locating Plug-In Coupling (Up To Model Year 2009)
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  When loosening, turn at the threaded joint -A- and counter at the hexagon on the plug-in coupling -B- (using an open-ended wrench).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Opening Plug-In Coupling (Up To Model Year 2009)
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2. 1.2. From model year 2010: Disconnect the hydraulic line (for clutch actuation) using the loosening tool 9780 (release -arrow- and then pull the lines apart).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Plug-In Coupling (From Model Year 2010)
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Remove the holder for the clutch slave cylinder (on transmission -arrow- and disconnect the clutch slave cylinder).
Only loosen the clutch slave cylinder fastening screws (2 screws) -arrows- slightly (do not yet unscrew completely).

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Mounting
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Disconnect (unscrew) line -1- on clutch slave cylinder.
Pull off return line -2- . To do this, press evenly on the red ring (never on one side) -2a- and pull the line -2- out evenly while pressing (releasing) it. Use disassembly tool Nr.21 to release the line.

Fig 5: Identifying Lines At Clutch Slave Cylinder
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Up to model year 2009: Screw off the pressure line -3- at the clutch slave cylinder. Due to the restricted space, it is a good idea to use an open socket wrench and adapter Open-end/ring wrench insert Nr.98-1 Pos.1 .
From model year 2010 onwards, the line -3- is disconnected at the connection point for the line (see description for next step).
From model year 2010 onwards: Disconnect the pressure line -3- at the connection point -arrow- . This procedure depends on how much space is available in the area.

Fig 6: Locating Lines At Clutch Slave Cylinder - As Of Model Year 2010
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Loosen fastening screws on clutch slave cylinder (two screws). Carefully remove clutch slave cylinder.

Disconnect hydraulic line for clutch actuation (up to model year 2009 - screw apart/from model year 2010 onwards - release and pull apart using loosening tool 9780).
Collect emerging hydraulic fluid in a container. Close off open lines with suitable stoppers.
1. 1.1. Up to model year 2009: Screw plug-in coupling for the clutch hydraulic system apart at the body (green lead). -arrow- .
  
  Fig 1: Locating Plug-In Coupling (Up To Model Year 2009)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  
  When loosening, turn at the threaded joint -A- and counter at the hexagon on the plug-in coupling -B- (using an open-ended wrench).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Opening Plug-In Coupling (Up To Model Year 2009)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. 1.2. From model year 2010: Disconnect the hydraulic line (for clutch actuation) using the loosening tool 9780 (release -arrow- and then pull the lines apart).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Plug-In Coupling (From Model Year 2010)
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the holder for the clutch slave cylinder (on transmission -arrow- and disconnect the clutch slave cylinder).
Only loosen the clutch slave cylinder fastening screws (2 screws) -arrows- slightly (do not yet unscrew completely).

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Slave Cylinder Mounting
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect (unscrew) line -1- on clutch slave cylinder.
Pull off return line -2- . To do this, press evenly on the red ring (never on one side) -2a- and pull the line -2- out evenly while pressing (releasing) it. Use disassembly tool Nr.21 to release the line.

Fig 5: Identifying Lines At Clutch Slave Cylinder
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Up to model year 2009: Screw off the pressure line -3- at the clutch slave cylinder. Due to the restricted space, it is a good idea to use an open socket wrench and adapter Open-end/ring wrench insert Nr.98-1 Pos.1 .
From model year 2010 onwards, the line -3- is disconnected at the connection point for the line (see description for next step).
From model year 2010 onwards: Disconnect the pressure line -3- at the connection point -arrow- . This procedure depends on how much space is available in the area.

Fig 6: Locating Lines At Clutch Slave Cylinder - As Of Model Year 2010
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen fastening screws on clutch slave cylinder (two screws). Carefully remove clutch slave cylinder.