Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Loosen the battery tray bracket screw and remove the bracket.
- On antilock brake system (ABS) models, remove the electronic brake traction control module (EBTCM) bracket fasteners.
- Place a shop towel under the clutch master cylinder in order to catch any fluid loss.
- Disconnect the clutch master cylinder line from the transaxle by removing the C-clip.
- Drain the clutch fluid into a suitable container.
- Remove the top transaxle mount retaining bolt.
- Disconnect the clutch line from the clutch master cylinder.
- Remove the clutch hydraulic line.
NOTE:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the brake lines.