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Bleeding Procedure

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  1. Bleed air from clutch operating cylinder according to the following procedure.
    NOTE: Carefully monitor fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
      CAUTION: Be careful 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.
      Fig 1: Locating Components Used During Bleeding Procedure
      G02022706Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Top off reservoir with recommended brake fluid.
    2. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
    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 with the clutch pedal fully depressed.
    5. Close the air bleeder.
    6. Release the clutch pedal and wait at least 5 seconds.
    7. Repeat steps c through f above, then air bubbles will no longer appear at the damper in the brake fluid.
    8. Air bleeder valve tightening torque 
      1. : 5.9 - 9.8 N-m (0.6 - 1.0 kg-m, 52 - 87 in-lb) 
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