Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

A: PROCEDURE

NOTE: Bleed air from the oil line with the help of a co-worker.

1. Remove the air cleaner case and air intake duct. (Non-turbo model)
2. Remove the intercooler. (Turbo model)





3. Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.





4. Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.
5. Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.

CAUTION: Cover the bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.





6. Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque:
T: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-cm, 5.8 ft. lbs.)
7. Repeat steps 2) through 4) using the air bleeder on operating cylinder.
8. Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-cm, 5.8 ft. lbs.)
9. After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
10. After bleeding air from the system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.