Challenger V8-5.7L (2010)
Clutch Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Clutch Master Cylinder - Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: The clutch master cylinder and clutch starter interlock switch are serviced as an assembly.
NOTE: Place towels or rags on the floor below the clutch master cylinder to prevent brake fluid from coming into contact with the carpet.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver side silencer from under the instrument panel See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Silencer Panel - Installation.
3. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover and reinforcement See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Steering Column Opening Cover - Removal.
WARNING: When removed, discard the original clutch master cylinder pushrod retainer clip. Use a new retainer clip for reassembly. Failure
to install a new retainer clip may result in loss of vehicle control and serious or fatal injury.
4. Remove and discard the retainer clip (3) that secures the pushrod of the clutch master cylinder (5) to the clutch pedal lever (4).
5. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch pedal lever.
6. Disconnect the clutch starter interlock switch harness connector (2).
7. Disconnect the brake/clutch fluid reservoir supply line (1) and plug the line to prevent excessive leakage/loss of brake fluid from the brake master
cylinder reservoir.
8. Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder hydraulic line (6).
9. Remove the two nuts (7) that secure the clutch master cylinder to the clutch/brake pedal assembly and remove the clutch master cylinder.
