Clutch Master Cylinder: Removing

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NOTE:

Before replacing the clutch master cylinder due to an assumed defect, first perform the Guided Fault Finding using the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester.

-- Remove the mounting bracket. Refer to MOUNTING BRACKET .

-- Disengage the mount for the clutch master cylinder actuator rod using the pliers T10005.

Fig 1: Disengaging Master Cylinder Operating Rod Mount Using Pliers T10005

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-- Place a spacer -A- between the clutch pedal and the jounce bumper and push the clutch pedal down as far as the spacer.

Fig 2: Disengaging Securing Bracket And Pulling Master Cylinder Out Of Mounting Bracket

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Spacer length = approximately 40 mm (for example, a 1/2 inch socket)

-- Disengage the securing clip -B- and remove the clutch master cylinder from the bracket in the -direction of arrow 1- and then in the -direction of arrow 2-.