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Fill and bleed the hydraulic clutch system

Fig 1: Filling/Bleeding Hydraulic Clutch System
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Fill as follows: 

Open the bleed nipple.

Fill the reservoir with brake fluid (DOT4+).

Close the bleed nipple when the brake fluid begins to flow out.

Bleed as follows: 

Connect a hose to the bleed nipple.

Open the bleed nipple.

Depress the clutch pedal slowly. Repeat until only brake fluid, and no air, comes out.

Shut the bleed nipple. Tighten to 10 Nm.

Remove the hose. Install the seal plug.