Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove cowl top. Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).
2.Remove engine room cover.
3.Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Service and Repair (QR25DE models) or
Service and Repair (VQ35DE models).
4.Use one of the following methods to remove hose from master cylinder.
- Drain clutch fluid from reservoir tank and remove hose.
- Remove hose from master cylinder. Immediately plug hose and reservoir tank to prevent clutch fluid from dripping.

CAUTION:
Do not spill clutch fluid onto painted surfaces. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.





5.Remove master cylinder rod end from clutch pedal assembly.





6.Remove lock pin (1) from connector of master cylinder (2) and separate clutch tube (3).
7.Rotate master cylinder clockwise by 45� and remove from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION






1.Tilt master cylinder clockwise by 45� and insert it in the mounting hole. Rotate counterclockwise to secure it. At this time, nipple is in the up position.
2.Install master cylinder rod end to clutch pedal.





3.Install clutch tube (1) fully into connector of master cylinder (2).
4.Install lock pin (3) fully into connector of master cylinder (2).
5.Fill with new clutch fluid and bleed clutch hydraulic system.
Adjustments.
6.Inspect clutch pedal operation. Adjustments.
7.Install the air cleaner and air duct. Service and Repair (QR25DE models) or Service and Repair (VQ35DE models).
8.Install engine room cover.
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9.Install cowl top. Coupe
(Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).