Non-Turbo Model

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

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

Remove the air cleaner case and air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , AIR CLEANER CASE (H4SO) > and < Ref. to REMOVAL , AIR INTAKE DUCT (H4SO). >
Attach one end of a vinyl tube into the air bleeder of master cylinder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
Slowly depress the clutch pedal and keep it. 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 brake pedal.

Fig 1: Releasing Air Bleeder
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Repeat the above steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
CAUTION: Cover the bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.
Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
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 2: Identifying Clutch Hose And Air Bleeder
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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.

Fig 3: Identifying Operating Cylinder And Vinyl Tape
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Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
CAUTION: Cover the bleeder with waste cloth when loosening it, to prevent brake fluid from being splashed over surrounding parts.
Tighten the air bleeder.
Tightening torque: T: 8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Identifying Air Bleeder
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After depressing the clutch pedal, make sure that there are no leaks evident in the entire system.
After bleeding air from the system, ensure that clutch operates properly.