Chevrolet Trax: Clutch master cylinder replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement

Fig. 5: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe

2. Unclip the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe from the 2 retainers (1).

Fig. 6: BPMV Bracket Assembly

3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder pipe retainer (1).
4. Remove the 3 BPMV bracket assembly nuts (2) and loosen the BPMV bracket assembly (3) from the vehicle.

Fig. 7: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe

NOTE: Before disconnecting the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe, remove the clutch/brake fluid from the reservoir tank.

5. Remove the retaining clip (1).
6. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) from the clutch master cylinder.
7. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (3) from the master cylinder. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose Replacement.
8. Remove the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement .

Fig. 8: Clutch Pedal Push Rod Retainer

NOTE: Press the 2 latches (arrows) together.

9. Disconnect the push rod retainer (1) from the clutch pedal.

Fig. 9: Clutch Master Cylinder And Mount

10. Remove the 2 clutch master cylinder mount fasteners (1).
11. Remove the clutch master cylinder (2) from the brake pedal assembly

Installation Procedure

Fig. 10: Clutch Master Cylinder And Mount

1. Install the clutch master cylinder (2) into the brake pedal assembly.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

2. Install the 2 clutch master cylinder mount fasteners (1) and tighten to 4.5 (40 lb in).

Fig. 11: Clutch Pedal Push Rod Retainer

NOTE: An audible click will be heard when the clip is correctly seated.

3. Connect the push rod retainer (1) to the clutch pedal.
4. Install the brake pedal assembly. Refer to Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement .

Fig. 12: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe

5. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) to the clutch master cylinder.
6. Install the retaining clip (1).
7. Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (3) to the master cylinder. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose Replacement.

Fig. 13: BPMV Bracket Assembly

8. Install the 3 BPMV bracket assembly nuts (2) to the vehicle and tighten to 17 (12 lb ft).
9. Install the clutch actuator cylinder pipe retainer (1).

Fig. 14: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe

10. Clip the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) into the 2 retainers (1).
11. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding.
12. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
13. Fill the reservoir with GM approved brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container up to the MAX level.

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