Difficulty
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Steps
6
Time Required
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Remove the Cotter Pin and Clevis Pin
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Inspect the Clevis Pin for wear. On high-mile 04-08 TSX, we have seen clutch petal cause wear on the pin. If it is worn, you can reuse, but plan to replace.
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Remove x2 M8x1.25mm nuts holding CMC to Firewall.
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Use a 12mm deep-socket (preferably on 1/4-drive rachet)
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Remove the x1 M6x1.0 bolt mounting reservoir to strut tower. Use a 10mm socket and extension.
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The reservoir hose does not need to be removed from CMC yet. As you will see in later steps, the CMC and Reservoir and be pulled out together.
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If OE clutch hardline still in use, first remove clutchline from CMC.
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If you already have a flexible braided clutch line, save yourself the mess and DO NOT remove from CMC yet.
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Push the reservoir into cavity between firewall and strut tower. Then pull it underneath the Brake Master Cylinder.
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Pull the OE CMC out of firewall. Then pull CMC out, following same route underneath the Brake Master.
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Using pliers, loosen clamp on reservoir hose at the CMC. Then immediately move hose to new CMC.
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Put the Clutch Line on the left side of Reservoir hose.
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Use a 14mm open ended wrench to tighten.
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Ensure the angle of Clutch Line relative to CMC body is similar to Picture 1. If not, Line may interfere with Brake Vacuum Booster.
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DOUBLE CHECK that banjo washers and bolt are install properly.
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Pass the CMC and Reservoir underneath the Brake Master. This is simply the reverse of removal.
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After Reservoir positioned on Strut Tower, tighten mounting bolt x1 M6x1.0, using 10mm socket.
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Push CMC Clevis and Rod through hole in Firewall. Then align studs with respective holes and push until CMC flange is flush to Firewall.
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Before tightening CMC to Firewall, ensure that Clevis is straddling the pedal.
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Using the provided x2 M8x1.25 nuts, tighten the CMC to Firewall.
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Using provided Silicone Grease, grease the Clevis Pin.
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Push Clevis Pin through Clevis and Pedal. Jiggle the pedal to help align holes.
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Use provided Cotter Pin to retain the Clevis Pin.
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