Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the fluid that has been bled from a system in order to fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir for the following reasons:
- The fluid may be aerated
- The fluid may be contaminated
- The fluid may contain too much moisture
Important: Maintain the fluid level in the clutch reservoir to the top step with GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.
- Clean dirt and grease from the cap in order to ensure that no foreign substances enter the system.
- Attach a hose to the bleeder screw on the clutch actuator assembly. Submerge the other end of the hose in a container of Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.
- Depress the clutch pedal slowly and hold.
- Loosen the bleeder screw to purge air.
Tighten
Tighten the bleeder screw to 2 N.m (18 lb. in).
- Repeat steps 3 through 5 until air is purged.
- Fill reservoir to the top step with GM P/N 12345347, or equivalent.
- Repeat the bleeding procedure if necessary.