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Clutch Master Cylinder Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Do not allow clutch fluid to get on a painted surface. Clutch fluid contains properties which can dissolve the paint. If clutch fluid gets on a painted surface, rinse with water immediately, then wipe the area dry.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
    • Resonance chamber
  3. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
  4. Remove the battery tray and PCM component as a single unit. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN 7 & VIN L) (US)] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN M) (US)] .)
  5. Remove the clutch master cylinder using the following procedure. (See CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    1. Disconnect the clutch stroke sensor connector.
      G13176335Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Remove the bracket from the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    3. Remove the starter interlock switch. (See STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    5. Disconnect the clutch pipe No. 1 from clutch master cylinder, and plug it to avoid clutch fluid leakage. (See CLUTCH PIPE AND HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Disconnect the clutch reserve hose from clutch master cylinder, and plug it to avoid clutch fluid leakage. (See CLUTCH PIPE AND HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Remove the clutch pedal and the clutch master cylinder as a single unit.
      Fig 1: Clutch Master Cylinder Components With Torque Specification
      G13176336Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Remove the insulator. (See CLUTCH PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Rotate the clutch master cylinder in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to disconnect the clutch master cylinder (body) and clutch pedal.
      G13176337Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Disengage the tabs of the push rod and remove the clutch master cylinder.
    G13176338Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the clutch master cylinder, completely detach the push rod tabs so as not to damage them. If the tabs are not completely detached, they may be damaged when the clutch master cylinder is removed.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Fully depress the clutch pedal, and verify that the engine starts.
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