Re: How to: Replace Clutch in '04 Coupe
Remove the Transmission (Service Manual 21-345)
14. Disconnect the backup lamp switch harness connector. (
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15. Disconnect the pressure line at the clutch slave cylinder, remove clip. Remove the retaining bolt and the pressure line from the transmission. Very hard to get into and fluid will start leaking from that line, may be best to have a cap/plug ready to block the line otherwise you get hydraulic fluid in your hair which is not good.
16. Disconnect the reverse lockout cable by turning the locking nut counter clockwise. Remove the cable end from the ball stud (tough) and position the cable aside. Disconnect the ground cable at the transmission. I made the mistake of pushing in the orange reverse lockout adjustment button screwing up my 1st gear.
17. Not in Service Manual: Remove shifter hinge pin above and in front of the shift rod on transmission. Lowering transmission without removal may bend/break shifter fork thingy.(
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18. Remove the transmission to engine retaining bolts. I did this slowly loosening each one a bit at a time as to not put pressure on any one section. It is time consuming and difficult to reach all of them.
19. Move transmission back and then lower it down and away from clutch cover.(
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