Clutch Pedal: Removal

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CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .

Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the steering column. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Steering Column>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch and clutch switch.
Remove the snap pins from clevis pins which secure the lever to the push rod and operating rod.
Pull out the clevis pins which secures the lever to the push rod and operating rod.

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Pedal Operating Rod, Push Rod, Snap Pin And Clevis Pin
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Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Air Intake Boot Clip, Clamp And Throttle Body Clamp
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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Remove the nut which secures the clutch master cylinder.

Fig 4: Locating Clutch Master Cylinder Nut
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Remove the bolts and nuts which secure the brake pedal and clutch pedal, and remove the pedal assembly.

NOTE: Hold the clutch master cylinder with a wire or a string onto the vehicle body to avoid the clutch pipe from bending.