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Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding

PROCEDURE

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 the 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 cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the bleeder.

6) Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque:
T: 7.8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)





7) After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
8) After bleeding air from system, ensure that the clutch operates properly.