[flywire]

Gen 2 is pretty scary so what about Gen 1 (Left-hand drive)? Even if as involved as Gen 2 described below:

1. Are there any particular issues taking it step by step?
2. Anything peculiar to Left-hand drive?
3. Are special tools needed for Removal Step 10?
4. Can the system be bled manually?

I have a 2016 Gen 2...

The clutch master cylinder is inside the car, but you have to remove the brake master cylinder and booster, the steering column and all of the pedals to replace it. ... (5hrs labor).

The car will have it's wipers, the wiper cowl, the metal at the base of the windshield, the coolant reservoir, master cylinder and brake booster, all 3 pedal assemblies, the steering g column, steering wheel, driver knee airbag and various bits of trim, and a dozen or more important electrical connections undone when performing this repair. There's also several clips and bolts that need to be replaced in addition to the failed part. ...

It's not a fun driveway project.

 

[flywire]

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
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Special Tools

• DT-6202-A Pliers
• DT-6202-B Pliers
• DT-6202-20 Adapter to DT-6202-A
• DT-50894 Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
Fig. 7: View Of Radiator Surge Tank And Radiator Surge Tank Clip
2. Remove the radiator surge tank clip (2).
3. Remove the radiator surge tank (1) and lay aside.
4. Place a basin underneath.
5. Extract as much brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir as possible.
Fig. 8: Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose
6. Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (1) from the clutch master cylinder.
Fig. 9: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainers
7. Clip the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (1) out of the 2 retainers (arrows).
Fig. 10: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retaining Clip
8. Open the retaining clip (arrow).
9. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (1) from the clutch master cylinder.
Fig. 11: Clutch Pedal And Push Rod Removal Tools
10. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal (3), using the DT-6202-A pliers and the DT-6202-20 adapters in conjunction with the DT-50894 remover (2), or the DT-6202-B pliers (1) in conjunction with the DT-50894 remover (2).
Fig. 12: Clutch Master Cylinder Nuts
11. Remove the 2 clutch master cylinder nuts (1).
Fig. 13: Clutch Master Cylinder
12. Remove the clutch master cylinder (1).

Installation Procedure
Fig. 14: Clutch Master Cylinder
1. Install the clutch master cylinder (1).
Fig. 15: Clutch Master Cylinder Nuts
2. Install the 2 clutch master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Fig. 16: Clutch Pedal Push Rod Retainer And Latches
3. Connect the push rod retainer (1) to the clutch pedal.
NOTE: The retaining clip (arrows) has to engage audibly.
Fig. 17: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retaining Clip
4. Connect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (1) to the clutch master cylinder.
5. Close the retaining clip (arrow).
Fig. 18: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe And Retainers
6. Clip the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (1) into the 2 retainers (arrows).
Fig. 19: Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir Hose
7. Install the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (1) to the clutch master cylinder.
Fig. 20: View Of Radiator Surge Tank And Radiator Surge Tank Clip
8. Install the radiator surge tank (1).
9. Install the radiator surge tank clip (2).
10. Bleed the hydraulic clutch system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding.
11. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.

A starting point for Right-hand drive - sorry for the lack of images.

 

[flywire]

Everything looks very accessible with a Left-hand drive vehicle although the working space is tight around the connection on the clutch pedal.

Removal Procedure
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Fig. 11: Clutch Pedal And Push Rod Removal Tools Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

10. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal

Any tips without special tools?

 

[JLL]

Any tips without special tools?

Generally you need the special tools to save yourself grief and to reduce the risk of FUBAR.