1. Remove the cap from the brake master cylinder reservoir and pump out the brake fluid from the section of the brake master cylinder reservoir that supplies the clutch release hydraulic drive, for example, using a large medical syringe.
NOTE: The reservoir, common to the brake and clutch master cylinders, consists of three separate sections: two for the separate brake hydraulic circuits and one for the clutch hydraulic circuit.
2. Remove the battery mounting shelf (see Removing and installing the battery mounting shelf).
3. Squeeze the clamps of the hose end to the clutch master cylinder and disconnect the hose from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
4. Use a screwdriver to press the retainer on the end of the clutch release hydraulic line…
5….and disconnect the pipeline from the clutch release master cylinder.
6. Remove the clutch pedal assembly with the bracket (see Removing and installing the clutch pedal).
7. Remove the clutch release master cylinder from the hole in the front shield into the passenger compartment.
NOTE: In addition to the described method, you can remove the clutch pedal assembly with the clutch release master cylinder and then disconnect the cylinder from the pedal bracket.
8. Inspect the cylinder boot and seal. Replace any parts that are heavily compressed, hardened or torn.
9. If necessary, disconnect the hose from the cylinder by sliding the clamp A on its tip.
10. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal and bleed the air from the hydraulic drive (see Bleeding the clutch release hydraulic drive).
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