Hi , I pulled it out since the linkage pin to the clutch master cylinder was stuck. I have worked a lot upside down under the dash in the footwell area and am use to it but after making several specific tools/clamps etc. which all broke, I decided to just pull everything out. Even then the pin to the clutch master cylinder was "fused" to the arm and had to be drilled out. All of his just to change out the clutch master cylinder. I have welded up a piece to hold the two bolts in place so that all can be done from the trunk. I also cut the notch in the metal to allow the pedal assembly to go back in with no pain...this works great. Now the question is to add a reduction kit or not when putting in the new clutch master cylinder???
I have a long throw slave cylinder but internal leaking in the clutch master cylinder prevented the correct throw. (pretty sure) Once done, I might change back to the standard diameter slave as everything else is correct and tight. Will see...