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Master Cylinder: Removal

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  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: Identifying Snap Pin
    G00938091Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the air cleaner case and air intake duct (Non-turbo model). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case .> and < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct .>
  4. Remove the intercooler (Turbo model). < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler .>
  5. Remove the clutch pipe from master cylinder.
  6. Remove the master cylinder with reservoir tank.
    CAUTION: Be extremely careful not to spill brake fluid. Brake fluid split on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; immediately flush it away with water, and then wipe it off if split.
    Fig 2: Identifying Master Cylinder With Reservoir Tank
    G00938092Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.