Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair

Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Place the surge tank for coolant to one side.
Remove the surge tank from the support.




3. Remove the automatic brake system (ABS) module.

* Remove the ABS module at the top (1).

- Remove the 2 bolts (2).
- Disconnect the lead from the bracket.

* Remove the ABS module at the bottom.
Remove the bolt (3).

4. Remove the feed line (4) for the clutch master cylinder from the brake fluid reservoir.
Collect brake fluid and seal the opening.




5. Remove the retaining clamp (1) on the clutch master cylinder.

* Carefully push the ABS module to one side.
* Release the retaining clamp using a screwdriver (2).

6. Release the pressure line for the clutch actuator with damper from the clutch master cylinder.




7. Remove the clutch master cylinder.

* Remove the footwell trim on the driver side.
* Disconnect the return spring (5).
* Remove pin in the pedal (3).

- Open the lock tab (4) with a screwdriver.
- Remove the retaining plate from the pedal pin.

* Remove the nuts (2) and (6) from the pedal support.




Installation Procedure


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .


Important: Use new nuts.


1. Install the clutch master cylinder.

* Install the clutch master cylinder in bulkhead.
* Install the clutch master cylinder to the pedal support.

Tighten the nuts (2) and (6) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

* Install the pedal pin (3)

- Connect the lock tab to the pedal pin.
- Bend the retaining plate (4) together.

* Install the return spring (5).
* Install the driver side footwell trim.





2. Install the pressure line in the clutch slave cylinder.

* Bend the retaining clamp (1) together slightly.
* Carefully push the ABS module to one side.
* Install the retaining clamp to the clutch master cylinder.

Important: The pressure line must audibly engage.


* Push the pressure line into the clutch master cylinder.





3. Connect the feed line (4) for the clutch master cylinder to brake fluid reservoir.
4. Install the ABS module.

* Attach the ABS module at the base.

Tighten the bolt (3) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

* Attach the ABS module bracket at the top (1).

Tighten the 2 bolts (2) to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Connect the lead into the bracket.

5. Install the compensation tank for coolant.
Connect the compensation tank to the bracket.
6. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. For reprogramming procedures, refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) .
8. Bleed the hydraulic clutch. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding (Service and Repair) .