Manual Bleeding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Attach a clear line to the bleed screw with the loose end submerged in a small container of clutch fluid.
- Actuate the clutch pedal 5 times at a normal speed by stroking it all the way to the pedal stop in both directions.
- Actuate the clutch pedal quickly 10-15 times without bringing the pedal all the way up, 30-40 mm (1.18-1.51 in) short of stop at pedal.
- Repeat steps 2-3 five times.
- Hold the pedal at up stop and open the bleed screw.
- Stroke the pedal to the floor normally and close the bleed screw.
- Lift the pedal to up stop position.
- Repeat steps 5-7 three times.
- Tighten the bleed screw.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Remove the bleed line from the bleed screw.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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