Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

PROCEDURE

EXCEPT STI MODEL

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

1) Remove the air intake chamber. (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.
^ Non-turbo model

Non-turbo Model:

^ Turbo model

Turbo Model:

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.

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

^ Non-turbo model

Non-turbo Model:

^ Turbo model

Turbo Model:

5) Repeat the procedure 4), until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
6) Tighten the air bleeder.

^ Non-turbo model

Non-turbo Model:

^ Turbo model

Turbo Model:

7) After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.
8) After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that clutch operates properly.
9) Install the air intake chamber. (Non-turbo model)
10) Install the intercooler. (Turbo model)

STI MODEL

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

1) Remove the intercooler.
2) Remove the operating cylinder.

NOTE:
Do not remove the clutch hose.





3) Fix the piston with clamp to avoid the piston from jumping out.





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

5) 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.

NOTE:
Set the air breather screw position higher than the tip of operating cylinder when performing this procedure.





6) 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.

7) Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque:
7.8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft. lbs.)
8) Install the operating cylinder.





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 clutch operates properly.
11) Install the intercooler.