Clutch Hydraulic Hose/Line Or Pipe: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the complete air filter housing, refer to one of the following:

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Diesel engine, refer to [For engine(s) CVCA, CJAA] Removal and Installation [For engine(s) CVCA] Removal and Installation .

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

-- Clamp off the supply hose -A- to the clutch master cylinder using a Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Diameter 3094.

Fig 1: Identifying Supply Hose, Noise Insulation And Lock Washer

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It is necessary to loosen the noise insulation -B- from the bulkhead as follows in order to access the connections on the clutch master cylinder:

-- Remove the retainer -C-.

-- Fold the noise insulation -B- near the clutch master cylinder forward in the -direction of the arrow-.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the noise insulation -B- completely.

A slight deformation of the supply hose -A- remains after the Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Diameter 3094 have been unclamped.

The supply hose is therefore not defective.

After removing the Hose Clamps up to 25 mm Diameter 3094, the supply hose must be formed back into its original shape.

CAUTION:

Danger of leaking brake fluid.

Be careful not to get any brake fluid on the longitudinal member or on the transmission when performing the following work. If it does, clean the area thoroughly.
Place a lint-free cloth under the clutch master cylinder.

Remove the clutch master cylinder hose/line assembly or pipe as follows:

-- Pull out the clip -3- using a screwdriver or a pointed tool and remove the hose/line assembly or pipe -1- and the seal/O-ring -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Securing Clip, Hose/Line Assembly & O-Ring

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CAUTION:

Do not press the clutch pedal after removing the line.

Remove the hose/line assembly or pipe from the bleeder assembly as follows:

-- Pull out the clip -2- using a screwdriver or a pointed tool and remove the hose/line assembly or pipe -4- with the seal/O-ring -3- from the bleeder assembly -1-.

Fig 3: Hose/Line Assembly Or Plastic Line On Breather, Removal/Installation

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