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Master Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Thoroughly drain the brake fluid from reservoir tank.
  2. Remove the snap pin, clevis pin and separate the push rod of master cylinder from clutch pedal.
    Fig 1: Removing Push Rod Of Master Cylinder From Clutch Pedal
    G00919694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner case and air intake duct. (Except U5 model) Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case and REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
  4. Remove the air intake chamber and air intake duct. (U5 model) Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber and REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
  5. Remove the intercooler. Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.
  6. Remove the clutch pipe from master cylinder.
  7. Remove the master cylinder with reservoir tank.
    CAUTION: Be extremely careful not to spill brake fluid. Brake fluid spilt on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; immediately flush it away with water, and then wipe it off if spilt. 
    Fig 2: Removing Master Cylinder With Reservoir Tank
    G00919695Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.