Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Clutch Master Cylinder Removal (M/T)

Clutch Master Cylinder Removal

NOTE: Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

1.Remove the brake fluid from the clutch master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

2.Write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first, then the positive (+) cable from the battery.
Remove the battery.

3.Remove the air cleaner housing.

4.Remove the battery tray.

5.Pry out the lock pin (A), and pull the pedal pin (B) out of the yoke. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts (C).

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6.Remove the reservoir mounting bolt (A).

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9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
A
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
CB

7.Remove the clutch pipe bracket (B).

8.Remove the clutch master cylinder (C).

9.Disconnect the reservoir hose (A), then remove the retaining clip (B) and remove clutch pipe (C) from the clutch master cylinder (D). Plug the end of the reservoir hose and clutch pipe with a shop towel to prevent brake fluid from coming out.

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10.Remove the O-ring (E) and clutch master cylinder seal (F) from the clutch master cylinder.

11.Install the clutch master cylinder in the reverse order of removal, and note these item.


12.Make sure the hose clamps (A) are positioned on the master cylinder (B) and reservoir (C) as shown.

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(0.04-0.12 in.)
1-3 mm
(0.04-0.12 in.)
LEFT
SIDE
B

13.To prevent the retaining clip (A) from coming off, pry to open the tip of the retaining clip (B) with a screwdriver.

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14.Bleed the clutch master hydraulic system.

NOTE: The reservoir filling is covered in the bleeding procedure.