Hydraulic Hose: Service and Repair

Hydraulic Clutch Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Loosen the battery tray bracket screw and remove the bracket.
6. On antilock brake system (ABS) models, remove the electronic brake traction control module (EBTCM) bracket fasteners.





Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Place a shop towel under the clutch master cylinder in order to catch any fluid loss.
8. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder line from the transaxle by removing the C-clip.
9. Drain the clutch fluid into a suitable container.
10. Remove the top transaxle mount retaining bolt.
11. Disconnect the clutch line from the clutch master cylinder.





Important: Do not damage the brake lines.

12. Remove the clutch hydraulic line.

Installation Procedure





Important:
^ Do not damage the brake lines.
^ Ensure that the clutch line locks securely in place.

1. Install the clutch hydraulic line.
2. Connect the clutch line to the clutch master cylinder.
3. Remove the shop towel and discard into a suitable container.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the top transaxle mount retaining bolt.
^ Tighten the bolt to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the clutch hydraulic line to the transaxle by pushing it until it seats.
6. Fill the brake/clutch reservoir with DOT 3 hydraulic fluid to the proper level.
7. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system.
8. On ABS models, install the EBTCM bracket fasteners.
^ Tighten the fasteners to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the battery tray bracket.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Install the battery.