Clutch Pipe and Hose: 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 terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the clip from the air intake boot, and loosen the clamp.

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Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.

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Drain the brake fluid. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH FLUID .
Disconnect the vacuum pipe & hose assembly.

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Remove the clutch pipe.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.

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Remove the clutch hose bracket.
Remove the clamp, and then remove the clutch hose.

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Remove the clutch hose from operating cylinder.
Disconnect the clutch pipe.

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Remove the two-way connector and the clutch connector bracket.

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Remove the tank hose.

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Remove the instrument panel lower cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
Remove the steering column. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL .
Remove the clutch pedal assembly. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>CLUTCH PEDAL>REMOVAL .
Remove the clutch pipe from the mass damper, clutch damper, master cylinder and clutch pipe grommet.

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