Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | 308-554 Remover/Installer, Clutch Master Cylinder | Materials Name Specification Grease WSD-M1C230-A Removal CAUTION:If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area must be washed down immediately with cold water. NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. All vehicles | -
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - Vehicles With: PCM Security Shield (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Air Cleaner - Vehicles Without: PCM Security Shield (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). | Left-hand drive vehicles | -
Remove the battery carrier. Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | Right-hand drive vehicles | -
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | All vehicles | -
Extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir until the level reaches the MIN mark. | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that all openings are sealed. NOTE:This step can only be carried out from below on right-hand drive vehicles. | Installation | -
Coat the clutch master cylinder gaiter with grease before installing. | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | -
Bleed the clutch system. Refer to: Clutch System Bleeding (308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information, General Procedures). | | -
Initialize the window regulator motors. Refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures). | |