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Master Cylinder: Installation

  1. Attach the clutch hose bracket to the bulkhead.

    Tightening Torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

  2. Install the master cylinder to the body, and connect the clutch pipe and the reservoir hose.

    Tightening Torque: 

    T1: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)

    T2: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

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  3. Connect the push rod of the master cylinder, and install the clevis pin and snap pin.
    CAUTION: Always use a new clevis pin.
    NOTE: Apply grease to the clevis pin.
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  4. Install the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>INSTALLATION
  5. Fill the recommended brake fluid. Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>Clutch Fluid 
  6. After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.

    Ref. to CLUTCH SYSTEM>Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding 

  7. Install the instrument panel lower cover. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>INSTALLATION
  8. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (STI)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Intercooler>INSTALLATION
  9. Install the collector cover. (Except for STI model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (EXCEPT FOR STI)>Collector Cover>INSTALLATION
  10. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.