Master Cylinder: Removal

Thoroughly drain the brake fluid from reservoir tank.

Remove the snap pin, clevis pin and separate the push rod of master cylinder from clutch pedal.

Fig 1: Separating Push Rod Of Master Cylinder From Clutch Pedal

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Clevis pin
Snap pin
Push rod
Lock nut

Remove the air intake chamber (Saab 9-2X 2.5i Linear).

Remove the intercooler (Saab 9-2X 2.0T Aero).

Disconnect the clutch pipe from master cylinder.

Remove the master cylinder and reservoir tank as a unit.

IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful not to spill brake fluid. Brake fluid split on the vehicle body will harm the paint surface; wipe it off quickly if split.

Fig 2: Removing Master Cylinder And Reservoir Tank

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