Clutch System Bleeding

Clutch System Bleeding





Special Tool(s)





Material

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes, flush the eyes for 15 minutes with cold running water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: If brake fluid is spilled on the paint, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

NOTE: Do not reuse brake fluid.





1. Remove the air cleaner.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector at the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
2. Detach the intake pipe.





2. Remove the air intake line.
3. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.





4. Drain the brake fluid reservoir to the MIN mark.
5. Remove the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple dust cap.





6. Using the special tool, bleed the clutch system.
1. Fill the reservoir of the special tool with approximately 120 ml of brake fluid.
2. Connect the reservoir hose to the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple.
3. Loosen the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple.
4. Pump approximately 100 ml of brake fluid into the clutch system.





7. Tighten the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple.





8. Remove the special tool.
9. Install the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple dust cap.
10. Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.





11. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and add as necessary.

12. NOTE: Engage the reverse gear carefully.

Test the functionality of the clutch control system.
^ Start the engine, after 2 seconds depress the clutch pedal, carefully engage the reverse gear. If there are abnormal noises, bleed the clutch control system automatically by depressing the clutch pedal 4 or 5 times. During bleeding, full travel of the clutch pedal must be reached.
^ Test the functionality of the clutch control system again after 30 seconds. If there are still abnormal noises carry out steps 4 to 11 again.





13. Install the air intake pipe.





14. Install the air cleaner.
1. Connect the electrical connector of the MAF sensor.
2. Install the air intake pipe.