Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
- Remove as much brake fluid out of brake fluid reservoir as possible.
- Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (1) from the clutch master cylinder.
- Unclip the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe from the 2 retainers (1).
- Remove the retaining clip (1).
- Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (3) from the clutch master cylinder (2).
- Remove the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement.
- Disconnect the push rod retainer (1) from the clutch pedal.
- Remove the 2 clutch master cylinder fasteners (1).
- Remove the clutch master cylinder from the brake pedal assembly.
Note:
Press the 2 latches (arrows) together.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the clutch master cylinder into the brake pedal assembly.
- Install the 2 clutch master cylinder fasteners (1)
and tighten to 4.5 Y (40 lb in)
.
- Connect the push rod retainer (1) to the clutch pedal.
- Install the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement.
- Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (3) to the clutch master cylinder (2).
- Install the retaining clip (1).
- Clip the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe into the 2 retainers (1).
- Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (1) to the clutch master cylinder.
- Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
- Bleed the hydraulic clutch system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding.
- Fill the reservoir with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container up to the MAX level.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
An audible click will be heard when the clip is correctly seated.
Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Brake fluid must not come in contact with mineral oils and
greases. The smallest amount of such could lead to malfunction or bre ...
Clutch Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower trim pad cover.
Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Remove the clutch pedal position sen ...
Other materials:
Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs.
The vehicle c ...
Brake Pad Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the disc brake pads at regular intervals, or whenever the tire and
wheel assemblies are removed from the vehicle.
If replacement is necessary, always replace disc brake pads in axle sets.
Inspect both edges of the disc brake ...
Front Floor Console Cover Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Removal Procedure
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release
the retainers securing the console cover (1) to the console assembly.
Reach under the console cover assembly (1) and release
the retainer tabs securing the transmission s ...
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