Clutch Fluid Air Bleeding: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: Bleed air from the oil line with help of a co-worker.

Remove the air intake chamber. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
Fit one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of operating cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.

Fig 1: Removing Air Intake Chamber
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Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it depressed. Then open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid.
Release the air bleeder for 1 or 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the clutch pedal.

CAUTION: When loosening bleeder screw, cover the bleeder with cloth to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.

Fig 2: Releasing Air Bleeder For 1 Or 2 Seconds
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Repeat the procedure 3), until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque:

T: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Tightening Air Bleeder
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After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire clutch system.
After bleeding air from the clutch system, ensure that clutch operates properly.