Clutch Master Cylinder - Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Manual

Fig. 5: Flywheel Tightening Sequence (Pressure Plate Sequence Is Same)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER

Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove left instrument panel lower insulator panel.
Using a flat-blade tool, carefully pry instrument panel courtesy lamp assembly from left
lower closeout panel. Remove push-on retaining nut from steering column bracket stud.
2. Disconnect left lower closeout panel twist-rivets from instrument panel lower support beam.
Insert instrument panel courtesy lamp assembly up through closeout panel. Lower and
remove closeout panel. Remove clutch master cylinder rod retainer. Remove clutch master
cylinder rod from clutch pedal. Disconnect windshield washer solvent level sensor electrical
connector, and remove washer solvent reservoir.
3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove clutch actuator cylinder hose from hose retaining clip at
rear of engine. Using Hydraulic Clutch Separator (J-36221), depress White circular release
ring on actuator hose while pulling lightly on master cylinder hose. Disconnect clutch
actuator cylinder hose from clutch master cylinder hose. Protect both hose coupling ends
from dirt and damage.
2001 Chevrolet Corvette
2000-01 CLUTCHES Corvette