Q: How do you remove the master cylinder sensor or plug

asked by on January 21, 2017

How do you remove the plug or sensor located on the master cylinder for tge clutch
My car has a manual transmission.

The plug in the master cylinder reservoir can be removed by just grabbing the tip with a pliers and twist to brake the seal and remove the plug. The sensor can be removed by using a small screwdriver and releasing the small plastic tab and sliding out the sensor.

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