Master cylinder, LHD

/ 9-3 (9440) / 2008 / 4. Transmission / Clutch system / Adjustment/replacement / Master cylinder, LHD

To remove

1.	Apply wing covers.

2.	Remove Hydraulic unit, TCS/ESP .

3.	Connect 88 19 096 Bleeding equipment hose to the bleed nipple on the slave cylinder and draw out the brake fluid from the clutch system.

4.	Detach the inlet hose from the brake fluid reservoir.

5.	Undo the clip securing the delivery pipe to the master cylinder.

6.	Detach the delivery pipe from the clip.

7.	Detach the delivery pipe from the master cylinder.

8.	Remove the centre console left-hand front side panel.

9.	Remove the data link connector and the lower dashboard panel.

10.	Remove both main cylinder nuts.

11.	Remove the pushrod from the clutch pedal. Use a pair of pliers with bent jaws.

12.	Remove the master cylinder.

To fit

1.	Transfer the hose to the new master cylinder.

2.	Fit the master cylinder and connect the delivery pipe.

3.	Press the pipe to the clip.

4.	Attach the pushrod to the clutch pedal.

5.	Fit the master cylinder nuts and tighten them. Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft)

6.	Pull out the adjustment rod from the self-adjusting cruise control switch and press it back with the pedal for correct adjustment.

7.	Fit the lower dashboard panel and the data link connector.

8.	Fit the centre console left-hand side panel.

9.	Connect the hose to the brake fluid reservoir.

10.	Bleed the clutch as described in Bleeding the clutch hydraulic system in the car .

11.	Fit Hydraulic unit, TCS/ESP .

12.	Remove the wing covers.

13.	Test the clutch operation.

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