Air Bleeding

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

Handling/working precautions
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill the brake fluid. Brake fluid spilled on the vehicle body will damage the paint surface; wash it off with water and wipe clean quickly if spilled.
- Be sure to use FMVSS No. 116 DOT3.
- Cover the bleeder plug with cloth to prevent clutch fluid from being splashed on surrounding parts when loosening the plug.
- Avoid mixing clutch fluid of different brands to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
- Be careful not to allow dirt or dust to enter the reservoir tank.
Filling of clutch fluid (refer to CLUTCH FLUID )

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Air bleeding of clutch pipeline
1. Connect the vinyl tube to the release cylinder bleeder plug.
2. Depress the clutch pedal several times, then loosen the release cylinder bleeder plug with the clutch pedal depressed. (*a)
3. When the clutch fluid does not flow out anymore, tighten the release cylinder bleeder plug and release the clutch pedal. (*b)
4. Repeat the steps (*a) to (*b) until the air in the clutch fluid disappears.
  Standard value: T=7.8N.m {80kgf.cm} {5.8ft.lbf}
5. Depress the clutch pedal 10 times or more.
  CAUTION: Be sure to perform the operation before starting the engine.
6. Check that there is no air entry in the clutch fluid.
Clutch fluid leakage check
Clutch fluid amount check (refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )