Clutch System: Bleeding: Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Wash off clutch fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

HINT:

If any work is performed on the clutch system or if air in the clutch lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.

BLEED AIR FROM CLUTCH LINE
1. Remove the bleeder plug cap.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Vinyl Tube To Bleeder Plug
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2. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
3. Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
4. When fluid no longer comes out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.
5. Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled.
6. Tighten the bleeder plug.
  Torque: 11 N*m ( 112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
7. Install the bleeder plug cap.
8. Check that all the air has been bled from the clutch line.
CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
Fluid

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3