Turn off the ignition and disconnect the ground wire from the battery.
Under the instrument panel, disconnect the push rod from the top of the clutch pedal. The pusher is secured with a pin with a head on one side and a hole for a cotter pin on the other side.
If the vehicle is equipped with a cruise control system, remove the cruise control unit cover, unscrew the 3 screws and move the unit to the side.
Using a clamp, pinch the fluid supply hose to the clutch master cylinder at a short distance from the brake fluid reservoir.
Disconnect the hose from the clutch master cylinder and use a rag to collect the leaked brake fluid.
Figure 8.2. Location of the connecting nut securing the tube to the clutch slave cylinder
Unscrew the union nut and disconnect the pipe from the clutch master cylinder that transmits fluid pressure to the slave cylinder (figure 8.2).
When loosening the connecting nut, use a socket wrench to avoid damaging the edges of the nut.
Under the instrument panel on the driver's side, unscrew the 2 nuts and remove the clutch slave cylinder.
Warning! Brake fluid used in the hydraulic brake system is toxic, so if it comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Caution! Brake fluid also dissolves paint and plastic, so if it comes into contact with your car's paintwork, rinse it with plenty of water.
Installing the clutch master cylinder produce as follows:
Install the clutch master cylinder to the engine compartment bulkhead and secure with nuts, tightening them by hand.
Connect the hose to the clutch master cylinder and secure it with the union nut.
Connect the hose from the filler tank to the clutch master cylinder.
Tighten the clutch master cylinder mounting nuts to 12 Nm.
Connect the push rod to the clutch pedal.
Remove the clamp that is pinching the hose connecting the brake fluid reservoir to the clutch master cylinder.
Add brake fluid to the brake system reservoir and bleed air from the clutch hydraulic drive.