For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Clean the clutch fluid reservoir cap and area around the cap.
- Remove the clutch fluid reservoir cap and remove enough brake fluid to clear a passage to the clutch master cylinder.
- Remove the clutch pedal retainer.
- Remove the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal assembly, 1st design.
- Remove the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal assembly, 2nd design.
- Place a shop towel under the clutch master cylinder in order to catch any fluid loss.
- Using a pick tool on the strut tower side, disconnect the clutch line from clutch master cylinder.
- Cap the reservoir and hydraulic lines in order to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the clutch master cylinder mounting nuts and slide the clutch fluid reservoir up and out.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Do not damage the pushrod boot when sliding it through the front of the dash.
Installation Procedure
- Uncap the fluid reservoir and hydraulic lines.
- Slide the clutch fluid reservoir into the mounting slot and install the clutch master cylinder mounting nuts.
- Install the clutch master cylinder pushrod to the clutch pedal assembly, 1st design.
- Install the clutch pedal retainer.
- Install the clutch master cylinder pushrod to the clutch pedal assembly, 2nd design.
- Remove the shop towel and discard into a suitable container.
- Connect the clutch line to the clutch master cylinder.
- Connect the clutch master cylinder pushrod to the clutch pedal.
- Install the clutch pedal retainer, nuts and bolts.
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .
Important: Do not damage the pushrod boot when sliding it through the front of the dash.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
