Clutch Position Sensor -G476-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. 3094

Removing

-- First check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain the anti-theft coding.

-- Remove the air filter housing if it is located near the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

NOTE:

While performing the following work, make sure no brake fluid comes into contact with the longitudinal member or with the transmission below. If it does, clean the area thoroughly.

-- Clamp off the supply hose to the master cylinder using a hose clamp up to 25 mm dia. 3094.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps 3094, Clamp Supply Hose And Master Cylinder

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The clutch position sensor -arrow 1- and the circlip -arrow 2- must be removed later in the procedure. They are located near the brake booster -A- and are partially covered.

Fig 2: Clutch Position Sensor And Circlip Must Be Removed Later In Procedure

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-- Pull the clip -2- out until it stops.

Fig 3: Identifying Circlip Pulled Out Using Screwdriver Or Pointed Tool To Remove Line From Master Cylinder

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-- Remove the line -3- from the master cylinder and seal it.

-- Disconnect the connector -4-.

-- Remove the clutch position sensor -arrow- from the clutch master cylinder.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

-- Push the line -1- with seal -2- into the clutch master cylinder connection -4- until the clip -3- audibly locks into place.

Fig 4: Identifying Hose/Line Assembly, O-Ring, Master Cylinder Connection & Securing Clip

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-- Pull on the line to make sure it is tight.

-- After removing the hose clamp up to 25 mm dia. 3094, bring the supply hose back to its original shape.

-- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING .

-- Install the battery tray and the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the air filter housing, if it was removed earlier. Refer to Removal and Installation .