Hydraulic Hose: Service and Repair

Clutch Pipe and Hose

REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the collector cover. (turbo model)
3) Remove the air intake boot assembly. (non-turbo model)
4) Remove the intercooler. (turbo model)
5) Thoroughly drain the clutch fluid from the reservoir tank.
6) Disconnect the clutch pipe from the clutch hose and connector. Disconnect the reservoir tank hose from the reservoir tank.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill the clutch fluid. Clutch fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.





7) Pull out the clamp, then remove the clutch hose from the clutch bracket.





8) Disconnect the clutch hose from operating cylinder.
9) Remove the clutch bracket.
10) Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
11) Remove the pedal assembly.
12) Remove the clutch pipe from the reservoir tank hose, mass damper, clutch damper, master cylinder and clutch pipe grommet.





INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
After bleeding air from the clutch fluid, ensure that the clutch operates properly.

Tightening torque:
T: 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)





Tightening torque:
T1: 7.5 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
T2: 15 Nm (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
T3: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)





INSPECTION

Check the clutch pipe, reservoir tank hose and clutch hose for crack, breaks or damage. Check the joint for clutch fluid leakage. If crack, breakage, damage or leakage is found, repair or replace the faulty clutch pipe, reservoir tank hose or clutch hose.