Master Cylinder: Removal

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the collector cover. (Except for STI model) < Ref. to REMOVAL , Collector Cover. >
Drain the brake fluid. < Ref. to CLUTCH FLUIDS . >
Remove the instrument panel lower cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Covers
Remove the knee airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module. >
Remove the snap pin and clevis pin, and then separate the push rod of the master cylinder.

Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pin, Clevis Pin, Push Rod And Lock Nut
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Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. > < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the clutch pipe and reservoir hose.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Pipe And Reservoir Hose
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Remove the clutch hose bracket from the bulkhead.
Remove the master cylinder.

Fig 3: Identifying Master Cylinder
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