Clutch Hydraulic System Bleeding(M/T) (2016 2017 2018): Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Honda HR-V, 2017 Honda HR-V, and 2016 Honda HR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Do not reuse the drained fluid. Always use genuine Honda DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint or plastic. If brake fluid gets on the paint or plastic, wash it off immediately with water.
If may be necessary to limit the movement of the release fork with a block of wood to remove all the air from the system.
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

Reservoir - Check

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1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) level line (B).

Clutch Hydraulic System - Bleed

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1. Attach one end of a clear tube to the bleeder screw (A), and put the other end into a container.

2. Loosen the bleeder screw to allow air to escape from the system.

3. Make sure there is an adequate supply of fluid in the reservoir, then slowly push the clutch pedal all the way down. Before releasing the pedal, have an assistant temporarily tighten the bleeder screw. Loosen the bleeder screw and push the clutch pedal down again. Repeat this step until no more bubbles appear at the clear tube.

NOTE: Make sure the fluid level on the reservoir does not go below MIN (lower).

4. Tighten the bleeder screw securely.

NOTE: for details on how to recalculate the torque wrench setting.

5. Refill the brake fluid in the reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.

6. Check the clutch operation and check for leaking fluid.

This special tool increases the torque applied by the torque wrench. Refer to Torque Specifications