Bleeder Assembly

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Fig 1: Identifying Bleeder Assembly

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-- To remove, pull out the clip -2- with a screwdriver or a pointed tool and pull out the hose/line assembly or pipe -4- from the bleeder assembly -1-.

-- To install, press the hose/line assembly or pipe with a new seal/O-ring -3- into the connection of the bleeder assembly, until the clip audibly engages.

-- Pull on the hose/line assembly or pipe to make sure it is secure.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bleeder At Slave Cylinder

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-- To remove, pull out the clip -2- with a screwdriver or a pointed tool and remove the bleeder assembly -4- from the clutch slave cylinder -1-.

-- Check the seal/O-ring -3- on the clutch slave cylinder. Press on the bleeder assembly on the clutch slave cylinder until the clip -2- audibly engages.

-- To check, pull on the bleeder assembly.

-- Bleed the clutch system. Refer to CLUTCH SYSTEM, BLEEDING .