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Air Bleeding Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
  • Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank to make sure it does not empty.
  • Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately and wash the affected area with water.
NOTE: Do not use a vacuum assist or any other type of power bleeder on this system. Use of vacuum assist or power bleeder will not purge all the air from the system.
  1. Fill master cylinder reservoir tank with new clutch fluid.
    CAUTION: Never reuse drained clutch fluid.
  2. Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder valve.
  3. Depress clutch pedal slowly and fully several times at an interval of 2 to 3 seconds and hold it.
    Fig 1: Connecting Transparent Vinyl Hose To Air Bleeder Valve
    G05224214Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. With clutch pedal depressed, loosen air bleeder valve to release air.
  5. Tighten air bleeder valve.
  6. Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.
  7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until no bubbles can be observed in clutch fluid.
  8. Tighten air bleeder valve to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  9. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
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