Clutch pedal will not go down even when I open bleeder valve.

Good morning,

It sounds like the clutch master cylinder is locked up.

Roy

Procedure

Removal
1. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder push rod from the clutch pedal (7519) by prying the retainer bushing and push rod off the clutch pedal pin.

Clutch Pedal Position Switch
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2. Remove the clutch pedal position switch (CPP)(11A152) from the clutch master cylinder (7A543). Refer to Starting System - Clutch Switch.
3. Remove clutch master cylinder reservoir screw from the inner fender panel.
4. Uncouple the line from the clutch slave cylinder. See: Clutch Slave Cylinder > Procedures > Clutch Slave Cylinder to Clutch Master Cylinder Tube
5. Disconnect line from the mounting clips.
6. Twist the clutch master cylinder 1/8 turn counterclockwise as viewed from the driver's position, while pushing inward toward the driver's position. The rubber dash boot is removed with the master cylinder.

Installation
1. Bench bleed the clutch master cylinder. See: Clutch, M/T > Procedures > Clutch Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
2. Install the push rod through the hole in the engine compartment. Be sure it is located on the correct side of the clutch pedal.
3. Place the clutch master cylinder in position and rotate the body 1/8 turn clockwise as viewed from the driver's position while pushing inward. Install the dash seal into the dash hole and check that it is completely inserted into the hole.
4. Position the clutch master cylinder reservoir on the cowl access cover and install the retaining screws.
5. Replace clutch master cylinder push rod retainer bushing if worn or damaged.
6. Install the clutch pedal position switch. Refer to Starting System - Clutch Switch.
7. Install the retainer and push rod on the clutch pedal pin with the flange portion of the bushing facing away from the pedal blade of the clutch pedal.
8. Bleed the system.
9. Insert the coupling end into the clutch slave cylinder, and install line into clip(s). See: Clutch Slave Cylinder > Procedures > Clutch Slave Cylinder to Clutch Master Cylinder Tube