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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 36221 Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator


    Object Number: 350159 Size: MH
  1. Remove the driver side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Remove the drive side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  3. Remove the clutch pedal pin retainer (1).
  4. Remove the clutch master cylinder push rod (3) from the clutch pedal pin (2).
  5. Remove the clutch master cylinder nuts (7).
  6. Remove the clutch master cylinder push on nuts (6).
  7. Remove the clutch master cylinder U-bolt (4).
  8. Remove the clutch master cylinder (5) from the front of dash.
  9. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  10. Lower the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 43255 Size: SH
  11. Using the J 36221 , depress the white circular release ring on the actuator hose and simultaneously pull lightly on the master cylinder hose to disconnect.
  12. Protect both hose coupling ends from dirt and damage.
  13. Lower the vehicle.

    14. Object Number: 350147 Size: SH
  14. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir push-in retainer.
  15. Slide the clutch master cylinder reservoir out from the hood strut bracket.
  16. Remove the clutch master cylinder (and reservoir) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 350147 Size: SH
  1. Install the clutch master cylinder into the opening in the front of dash.
  2. Slide the clutch master cylinder reservoir into the opening on the hood strut bracket.
  3. Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir push-in retainer.

    4. Object Number: 43255 Size: SH
  4. Raise the vehicle.

    5. Important: DO NOT rely on an audible click or a visual verification of the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting connection.

  5. Connect the clutch master cylinder hose to the clutch actuator.

    6. Push together the clutch hydraulic quick connect fittings, then pull back on the fittings to verify engagement.

  6. Check the clutch hydraulic hoses for twists or kinks.
  7. Lower the vehicle.

    8. Object Number: 350159 Size: MH
  8. Install the clutch master cylinder U-bolt (4).
  9. Install the clutch master cylinder push on nuts (6).
  10. Install the clutch master cylinder nuts (7).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the clutch master cylinder nuts (7) to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  11. Install the clutch master cylinder push rod (3) onto the clutch pedal pin (2).
  12. Install the clutch pedal pin retainer (1).
  13. Remove the drive side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  14. Remove the driver side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  15. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .