Operating Cylinder: Removal

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CAUTION: Clutch fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.

Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp And Clip Of Air Intake Boot
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the clutch hose from the operating cylinder.
CAUTION: Cover the hose joint to prevent the clutch fluid from flowing out.

Fig 3: Identifying Clutch Hose And Operating Cylinder
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Remove the operating cylinder from the transmission.

Fig 4: Identifying Operating Cylinder From Transmission
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