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Bleeding Procedure

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CAUTION: Carefully monitor the fluid level at the clutch master cylinder during the bleeding operation.
NOTE: Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of a vacuum assist or power bleeder will not purge all of the air from the system.
  1. Top off the clutch master cylinder reservoir with the recommended brake fluid "DOT 3". Then attach the additional supply tank as shown.
    CAUTION: Do not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
  2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to the air bleeder valve as shown.
  3. Slowly depress the clutch pedal to its full stroke and release it completely. Repeat this operation several times at 2 to 3 seconds intervals.
  4. Open the air bleeder valve with the clutch pedal fully depressed.
    Fig 1: Connecting Transparent Vinyl Tube To Air Bleeder Valve Using Special Tool
    G00777132Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Close the air bleeder valve and tighten to specification.

    Air bleeder valve: 5.9 - 9.8 N.m (0.6 - 1.0 kg-m, 52 - 87 in-lb) 

  6. Release the clutch pedal and wait at least 5 seconds.
  7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 above until no more air bubbles are in the brake fluid coming out of the vinyl tube attached to the air bleeder valve.
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