Air Bleeding Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 The Air From The System.

Bleed Air According To The Following Procedure.
Carefully Monitor Fluid Level At Reservoir Tank During Bleeding Operation.
When Bleeding The Air From The Clutch Fluid, First Bleed The Air From The Operating Cylinder Air Bleed Valve And Then From The Bleed Connector Air Bleed Valve.

Top Off Reservoir With New Recommended Brake Fluid. Use Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty Or Dot 3 (Us Fmvss No. 116).
Connect A Transparent Vinyl Tube And Container To The Air Bleeder Valve On The Clutch Operating Cylinder.

Fig 1: Connect A Transparent Vinyl Tube And Container To The Air Bleeder Valve On Slave Cylinder
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Fully Depress The Clutch Pedal Several Times.
With Clutch Pedal Depressed, Open The Bleeder Valve To Release Air.
Close The Bleeder Valve.
Repeat Steps 3 Through 5 Until Clear Brake Fluid Comes Out Of The Air Bleeder Valve.
Air Bleeder Valve : 5.9 - 9.8 N.M (0.6 - 1.0 Kg-M, 52 - 87 In-Lb)
Perform Steps 1 Through 6 For Bleeding Air From The Air Bleeder Valve On The Bleed Connector.

Fig 2: Bleeding Air From The Air Bleeder Valve On The Bleed Connector
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